Cutting tools imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.5 million of cutting tools in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 258% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 536 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 427 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 456 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 522 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 407 t |
| 2018 | $751K | 480 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 519 t |
Where Ghana imports cutting tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 99% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 0.5% |
| India | $13K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8214
| 8214.20 | Manicure sets | 48% |
| 8214.90 | Hair clippers | 30% |
| 8214.10 | Desk cutlery | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, 50% below the world average of $8.55, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cutting tools imports (HS 8214): 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 8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of cutting tools imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cutting tools worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 258% on 2023.
Which countries supply cutting tools to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Switzerland (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of cutting tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $8.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cutting tools to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cutting tools?
The HS code for cutting tools is heading 8214. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8214.20 (48% of the value) and 8214.90 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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