Evaporative air coolers imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported evaporative air coolers worth $3.4 million (512 tonnes). That is 402% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.4M | 512 t |
| 2023 | $675K | 227 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 371 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $826K | 110 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $733K | 66 t |
| 2017 | $586K | 31 t |
Where Ghana imports evaporative air coolers from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+575% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 83% |
| United States | $497K | 15% |
| India | $40K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.62 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
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 evaporative air coolers imports (HS 8479.60): 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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative air coolers imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported evaporative air coolers worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 512 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 402% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative air coolers to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (15%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 575% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative air coolers to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $586 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 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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