Insulators (other materials) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported insulators (other materials) worth $2.9 million (758 tonnes). Value rose 293% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.2 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 | $2.9M | 758 t |
| 2023 | $731K | 442 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 610 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 517 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 930 t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 725 t |
Where Ghana imports insulators (other materials) from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+901% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 80% |
| India | $550K | 19% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 70% below the world average of $12.56, 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 insulators (other materials) imports (HS 8546.90): 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 8546.90: Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of insulators (other materials) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported insulators (other materials) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 758 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 293% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulators (other materials) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (19%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulators (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulators (other materials) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2018 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulators (other materials)?
The HS code for insulators (other materials) is subheading 8546.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8546 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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