Excavation machinery imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported excavation machinery worth $51.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $96.2 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 | $51.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $44.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $75.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $49.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $51.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $96.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $53.1M | 3.3K t |
Where Ghana imports excavation machinery from
The largest suppliers were Finland (45%), China (14%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $22.9M | 45% |
| China | $7.1M | 14% |
| Sweden | $5.4M | 11% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 7.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.8M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 5.1% |
| India | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $859K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $699K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 67% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 16% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 7% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 4% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 1.8% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 1.6% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 1.1% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.32 per kg, 516% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.0 million of excavation machinery in 2024 (104 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (35%), Cote d'Ivoire (24%), Namibia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $365K | 35% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $251K | 24% |
| Namibia | $143K | 14% |
| South Africa | $129K | 12% |
| Nigeria | $38K | 3.6% |
| Togo | $26K | 2.5% |
| Guyana | $26K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $24K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $20K | 1.9% |
| France | $16K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported excavation machinery worth $51.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Ghana?
Finland was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($22.9 million), followed by China (14%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.32 per kg in 2024, 516% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.1 million in 2017 to $51.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $96.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire and Namibia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $50.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (67% of the value) and 8430.31 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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