Hand saws imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand saws by Ghana reached $8.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 998 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 988 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 923 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 517 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 587 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 443 t |
Where Ghana imports hand saws from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 53% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 20% |
| Poland | $955K | 12% |
| Brazil | $641K | 8% |
| Germany | $153K | 1.9% |
| France | $125K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $119K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $51K | 0.6% |
| India | $50K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.40 | Chainsaw blades | 29% |
| 8202.10 | Manual saws | 20% |
| 8202.99 | Saw blades (other) | 18% |
| 8202.20 | Band saw blades | 15% |
| 8202.39 | Carbide saw blades | 13% |
| 8202.91 | Metal saw blades | 2.9% |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, 57% below the world average of $14.81, 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 hand saws imports (HS 8202): 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 8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hand saws worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Switzerland (20%) and Poland (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $14.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand saws to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8202.40 (29% of the value) and 8202.10 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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