Distribution board parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distribution board parts by Ghana reached $3.4 million in 2024 (310 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.4M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 346 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 366 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 477 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 401 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 264 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 423 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 264 t |
Where Ghana imports distribution board parts from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.9M | 57% |
| India | $677K | 20% |
| China | $358K | 11% |
| Turkey | $144K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $55K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.4% |
| France | $29K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.8% |
| United States | $25K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.00 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
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 distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported distribution board parts worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to Ghana?
Spain was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (20%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of distribution board parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8538 page.
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