Garden tools imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $18.6 million of garden tools in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $38.0 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 | $18.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 5.5K t |
Where Ghana imports garden tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.7M | 89% |
| Colombia | $1.6M | 8.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $155K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $83K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $35K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.10 | Spades | 40% |
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 38% |
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 20% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 1.5% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 0.6% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.53, 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.
Garden tools exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported garden tools worth $831 thousand (322 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $808K | 97% |
| Burkina Faso | $17K | 2% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.7% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported garden tools worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Colombia (9%) and Cote d'Ivoire (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of garden tools to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2021 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export garden tools?
Yes. Ghana exported $831 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Canada. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8201.10 (40% of the value) and 8201.30 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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