Hammers imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hammers by Ghana reached $5.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 224% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 883 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 921 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 576 t |
Where Ghana imports hammers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 98% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $24K | 0.5% |
| United States | $16K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
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 hammers imports (HS 8205.20): 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 8205.20: Tools, hand: hammers and sledge hammers.
Common questions
What is the value of hammers imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hammers worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 224% on 2023.
Which countries supply hammers to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Australia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of hammers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hammers to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hammers?
The HS code for hammers is subheading 8205.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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