Gas turbine imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $80.9 million of gas turbine in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 141% 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 | $80.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 392 t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $34.1M | 177 t |
| 2019 | $53.8M | 580 t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 275 t |
| 2017 | $61.8M | 606 t |
Where Ghana imports gas turbine from
Most of the value came from Italy (42%), Turkey (24%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+955% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $33.8M | 42% |
| Turkey | $19.3M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $9.2M | 11% |
| United States | $6.1M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $710K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8411
| 8411.82 | Industrial gas turbines (large) | 66% |
| 8411.99 | Gas turbine parts | 28% |
| 8411.21 | Turboprops (small) | 3.6% |
| 8411.81 | Industrial gas turbines (small) | 1.4% |
| 8411.12 | Turbojets (high thrust) | 0.7% |
| 8411.91 | Turbojet and turboprop parts | 0.2% |
| 8411.11 | Turbojets (small thrust) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.80 per kg, 92% below the world average of $436.16, 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.
Gas turbine exports from Ghana
Exports of gas turbine by Ghana reached $436 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $421K | 97% |
| United States | $9K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $0K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana gas turbine imports (HS 8411): 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 8411: Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas turbine imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported gas turbine worth $80.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas turbine to Ghana?
Italy was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($33.8 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 955% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.80 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $436.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas turbine to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.8 million in 2017 to $80.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export gas turbine?
Yes. Ghana exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Italy. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $80.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas turbine?
The HS code for gas turbine is heading 8411. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8411.82 (66% of the value) and 8411.99 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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