Excavator imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported excavator worth $612.4 million (163.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $612.4M | 163.5K t |
| 2023 | $335.6M | 82.2K t |
| 2022 | $334.6M | 85.7K t |
| 2021 | $385.1M | 93.7K t |
| 2020 | $208.4M | 51.6K t |
| 2019 | $112.5M | 23.8K t |
| 2018 | $134.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2017 | $113.7M | 27.0K t |
Where Ghana imports excavator from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $377.9M | 62% |
| India | $157.4M | 26% |
| United States | $12.1M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $10.5M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $8.1M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $7.4M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $5.0M | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $4.3M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 72% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 8.6% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 6.5% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 5.2% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 3.6% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 3.6% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.2% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.75 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported excavator worth $3.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (38%), Benin (37%), France (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.2M | 38% |
| Benin | $1.2M | 37% |
| France | $216K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $158K | 5% |
| Egypt | $149K | 4.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $58K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $56K | 1.8% |
| Guyana | $46K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $44K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported excavator worth $612.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($377.9 million), followed by India (26%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.7 million in 2017 to $612.4 million in 2024, an increase of 439%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $279.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export excavator?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Benin and France. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $609.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (72% of the value) and 8429.51 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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