Electric hair dryers imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.1 million of electric hair dryers in 2024 (211 tonnes). That is 246% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.1M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $610K | 144 t |
| 2022 | $484K | 158 t |
| 2021 | $626K | 200 t |
| 2020 | $885K | 100 t |
| 2019 | $377K | 57 t |
| 2018 | $323K | 40 t |
| 2017 | $359K | 17 t |
Where Ghana imports electric hair dryers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 100% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Costa Rica | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.98 per kg, 56% below the world average of $22.68, 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 electric hair dryers imports (HS 8516.31): 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 8516.31: Hair-dressing apparatus: electro-thermic hair dryers.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hair dryers imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported electric hair dryers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hair dryers to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and the Czech Republic (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hair dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.98 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $22.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric hair dryers to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $359 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $721 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric hair dryers?
The HS code for electric hair dryers is subheading 8516.31. 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 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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