Electrical wire and cable imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical wire and cable by Ghana reached $201.4 million in 2024 (45.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% 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 | $201.4M | 45.4K t |
| 2023 | $183.7M | 31.9K t |
| 2022 | $112.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $129.1M | 20.8K t |
| 2020 | $110.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $97.3M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $121.0M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $192.3M | 20.0K t |
Where Ghana imports electrical wire and cable from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $147.0M | 73% |
| India | $20.2M | 10% |
| Turkey | $11.8M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 1% |
| United States | $1.9M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| France | $844K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $703K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 60% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 14% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 11% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 5.1% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 3.5% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 3.5% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 2.8% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 69% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Ghana
Exports of electrical wire and cable by Ghana reached $2.5 million in 2024 (278 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.6M | 66% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $280K | 11% |
| Norway | $263K | 11% |
| Togo | $107K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $96K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $33K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.9% |
| Benin | $14K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported electrical wire and cable worth $201.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($147.0 million), followed by India (10%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical wire and cable to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $192.3 million in 2017 to $201.4 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $143.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Norway. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $198.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (60% of the value) and 8544.60 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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