Diagnostic reagent imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported diagnostic reagent worth $23.8 million (939 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.2 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 | $23.8M | 939 t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 814 t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 948 t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 579 t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 505 t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 558 t |
Where Ghana imports diagnostic reagent from
Most of the value came from China (17%), India (12%), Sweden (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 17% |
| India | $2.8M | 12% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| France | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 4.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.39 per kg, 70% below the world average of $85.91, 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 diagnostic reagent imports (HS 3822): 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 3822: Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials.
Common questions
What is the value of diagnostic reagent imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported diagnostic reagent worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 939 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply diagnostic reagent to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (12%) and Sweden (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of diagnostic reagent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.39 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $85.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diagnostic reagent to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2021 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diagnostic reagent?
The HS code for diagnostic reagent is heading 3822. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3822.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3822 page.
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