Industrial washer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.4 million of industrial washer in 2024 (352 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.4M | 352 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 450 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 304 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 492 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 212 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 393 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 82 t |
Where Ghana imports industrial washer from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 66% |
| India | $186K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $110K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $104K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $91K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $84K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $67K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.7% |
| United States | $41K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.80 | Textile finishing and coating machinery | 22% |
| 8451.90 | Industrial laundry machinery parts | 18% |
| 8451.30 | Industrial ironing and pressing machines | 16% |
| 8451.50 | Textile fabric handling machines | 12% |
| 8451.40 | Industrial washing and dyeing machines | 12% |
| 8451.21 | Tumble dryers (small capacity) | 11% |
| 8451.29 | Tumble dryers (large capacity) | 7.9% |
| 8451.10 | Dry cleaning machines | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, 31% below the world average of $10.01, 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 industrial washer imports (HS 8451): 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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported industrial washer worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 352 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (8%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial washer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2021 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8451.80 (22% of the value) and 8451.90 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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