Electric heater imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported electric heater worth $66.3 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $66.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $49.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Ghana imports electric heater from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.4M | 91% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $890K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $505K | 0.8% |
| India | $339K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $312K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $225K | 0.3% |
| France | $214K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $214K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $205K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 37% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 12% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 9.4% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 9.3% |
| 8516.32 | Electric hair styling appliances | 9.2% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 8.1% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 6.3% |
| 8516.31 | Electric hair dryers | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, 35% below the world average of $10.19, 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 heater imports (HS 8516): 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: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported electric heater worth $66.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($60.4 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heater to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $66.3 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (37% of the value) and 8516.71 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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