Detonator imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $11.5 million of detonator in 2024 (550 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.8 million.
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 | $11.5M | 550 t |
| 2023 | $25.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 788 t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 687 t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 593 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 614 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 522 t |
Where Ghana imports detonator from
Most of the value came from South Africa (31%), Spain (22%), Canada (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 31% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 22% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 17% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 14% |
| India | $710K | 6.2% |
| France | $657K | 5.7% |
| China | $243K | 2.1% |
| United States | $205K | 1.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $189K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.93 per kg, 55% below the world average of $46.92, 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.
Detonator exports from Ghana
Exports of detonator by Ghana reached $2.2 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.1M | 96% |
| South Africa | $82K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana detonator imports (HS 3603): 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 3603: Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators.
Common questions
What is the value of detonator imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported detonator worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 550 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply detonator to Ghana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Spain (22%) and Canada (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of detonator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.93 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $46.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of detonator to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export detonator?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for detonator?
The HS code for detonator is heading 3603. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3603.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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