Food processing machinery parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery parts by Ghana reached $4.6 million in 2024 (176 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.6 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 | $4.6M | 176 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 161 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 264 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 360 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 240 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 392 t |
Where Ghana imports food processing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (34%), Italy (24%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 35% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 24% |
| China | $484K | 11% |
| Germany | $454K | 9.9% |
| France | $325K | 7.1% |
| India | $199K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $154K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $73K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $60K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.00 per kg, close to the world average of $26.28.
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 food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported food processing machinery parts worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 176 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (24%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $26.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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 8438 page.
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