Hand tools (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported hand tools (other) worth $4.7 million (980 tonnes). That is 97% more 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 | $4.7M | 980 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 667 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 738 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 959 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 815 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 656 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 674 t |
Where Ghana imports hand tools (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 73% |
| Turkey | $418K | 8.9% |
| United States | $166K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $163K | 3.5% |
| France | $105K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $62K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1% |
| Morocco | $34K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, 51% below the world average of $9.72, 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 tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hand tools (other) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 980 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $9.72 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 tools (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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