Electrical machinery imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported electrical machinery worth $17.6 million (935 tonnes). Value rose 73% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.6M | 935 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 787 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 970 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 593 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 721 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 626 t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 303 t |
Where Ghana imports electrical machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Belgium (31%), South Africa (7%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 43% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 31% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $804K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $688K | 3.9% |
| United States | $295K | 1.7% |
| India | $266K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $186K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $169K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 80% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 10% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 5.1% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 3.3% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.85 per kg, 75% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $311 thousand of electrical machinery in 2024 (81 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (46%), Egypt (28%), Cote d'Ivoire (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $142K | 46% |
| Egypt | $87K | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $34K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $17K | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $7K | 2.1% |
| United States | $6K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported electrical machinery worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 935 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Belgium (31%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.85 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Ghana exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (80% of the value) and 8543.10 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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