Grain mill imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $8.9 million of grain mill in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less 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 | $8.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 989 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 960 t |
Where Ghana imports grain mill from
Most of the value came from India (48%), China (33%), Switzerland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.3M | 48% |
| China | $3.0M | 33% |
| Switzerland | $737K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $193K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $158K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $126K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $76K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 0.7% |
| France | $49K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.80 | Cereal milling machinery | 49% |
| 8437.90 | Grain milling machinery parts | 33% |
| 8437.10 | Grain and seed cleaning machines | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 83% below the world average of $7.95, 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 grain mill imports (HS 8437): 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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported grain mill worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by China (33%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain mill to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8437.80 (48% of the value) and 8437.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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