Industrial dryers (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial dryers (other) by Ghana reached $2.6 million in 2024 (372 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.2 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 | $2.6M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 395 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 920 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 455 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 393 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 178 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana imports industrial dryers (other) from
Most of the value came from China (50%), South Africa (23%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 50% |
| South Africa | $615K | 23% |
| India | $310K | 12% |
| Italy | $195K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $76K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $24K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, 60% below the world average of $17.91, 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 industrial dryers (other) imports (HS 8419.39): 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 8419.39: Dryers: for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial dryers (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported industrial dryers (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial dryers (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial dryers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $17.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial dryers (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial dryers (other)?
The HS code for industrial dryers (other) is subheading 8419.39. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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