Eyeglasses imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported eyeglasses worth $3.4 million (361 tonnes). Value rose 80% 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 | $3.4M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 238 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 303 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 348 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 315 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 266 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 220 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 401 t |
Where Ghana imports eyeglasses from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 89% |
| Germany | $117K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $70K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $18K | 0.5% |
| India | $17K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.90 | Eyeglasses and goggles | 55% |
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.33 per kg, 86% below the world average of $64.59, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana eyeglasses imports (HS 9004): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported eyeglasses worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Germany (3%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.33 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $64.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of eyeglasses to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9004.90 (55% of the value) and 9004.10 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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