Crushing machine imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $185.8 million of crushing machine in 2024 (51.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185.8M | 51.6K t |
| 2023 | $166.0M | 41.6K t |
| 2022 | $181.8M | 38.2K t |
| 2021 | $146.4M | 38.2K t |
| 2020 | $147.4M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $78.8M | 36.4K t |
| 2018 | $110.6M | 30.1K t |
| 2017 | $109.5M | 21.9K t |
Where Ghana imports crushing machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $96.5M | 52% |
| India | $28.0M | 15% |
| South Africa | $11.1M | 6% |
| Australia | $9.7M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 3.1% |
| United States | $3.7M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $3.2M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 64% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 12% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 10% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 5.4% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 4.8% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 2% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.56, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crushing machine exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported crushing machine worth $1.3 million (336 tonnes). Most of it went to Guyana (44%), Benin (15%), Cote d'Ivoire (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $569K | 44% |
| Benin | $189K | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $166K | 13% |
| Burkina Faso | $141K | 11% |
| Senegal | $59K | 4.6% |
| Mauritania | $36K | 2.8% |
| Peru | $34K | 2.6% |
| Togo | $31K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $15K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana crushing machine imports (HS 8474): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported crushing machine worth $185.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($96.5 million), followed by India (15%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crushing machine to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.5 million in 2017 to $185.8 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $140.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export crushing machine?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guyana, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $184.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (64% of the value) and 8474.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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