Generator imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported generator worth $69.4 million (13.8 thousand tonnes). That is 88% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $124.9 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 | $69.4M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $36.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $46.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $124.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $62.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Ghana imports generator from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.7M | 72% |
| Lebanon | $6.0M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 5.2% |
| India | $2.8M | 4% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Nigeria | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $902K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $895K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $358K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $244K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 37% |
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 22% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 20% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 20% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 0.9% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, 52% below the world average of $10.49, 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.
Generator exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported generator worth $461 thousand (137 tonnes). Most of it went to Togo (41%), Barbados (16%), Burkina Faso (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $187K | 41% |
| Barbados | $72K | 16% |
| Burkina Faso | $71K | 15% |
| Benin | $67K | 14% |
| Nigeria | $23K | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $19K | 4.1% |
| Angola | $18K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported generator worth $69.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($49.7 million), followed by Lebanon (9%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $10.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of generator to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $69.4 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2019 at $124.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export generator?
Yes. Ghana exported $461 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Barbados and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $69.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8502.11 (37% of the value) and 8502.13 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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