Flatware pieces imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flatware pieces by Ghana reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 230% more than in 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 | $6.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 570 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 437 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 594 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 751 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 757 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 644 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 931 t |
Where Ghana imports flatware pieces from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 95% |
| India | $174K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $81K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, 34% below the world average of $7.60, 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 flatware pieces imports (HS 8215.99): 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 8215.99: Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware pieces imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported flatware pieces worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 230% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware pieces to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (3%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $7.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flatware pieces to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware pieces?
The HS code for flatware pieces is subheading 8215.99. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
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