Electrical insulators imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $5.5 million of electrical insulators in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 420% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.4 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 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 527 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Ghana imports electrical insulators from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+982% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 88% |
| India | $558K | 10% |
| Slovakia | $23K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Insulators (other materials) | 53% |
| 8546.20 | Ceramic insulators | 47% |
| 8546.10 | Glass insulators | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 60% below the world average of $5.96, 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 electrical insulators imports (HS 8546): 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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported electrical insulators worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 420% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (10%) and Slovakia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $5.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical insulators to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (53% of the value) and 8546.20 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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