High voltage switch imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage switch by Ghana reached $7.7 million in 2024 (774 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.0 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 | $7.7M | 774 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 610 t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 898 t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 939 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 779 t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Ghana imports high voltage switch from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 66% |
| United Kingdom | $730K | 9.4% |
| India | $559K | 7.2% |
| Morocco | $265K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $222K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $182K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $177K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $98K | 1.3% |
| United States | $83K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $64K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 32% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 24% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 19% |
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 10% |
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 9.5% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.99 per kg, 64% below the world average of $27.55, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported high voltage switch worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 774 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $27.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high voltage switch to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8535.21 (32% of the value) and 8535.10 (24%).
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