Integrated circuits imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $12.7 million of integrated circuits in 2024 (26 tonnes). That is 125% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $20.9 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 | $12.7M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 41 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 76 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 11 t |
Where Ghana imports integrated circuits from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.6M | 91% |
| Netherlands | $274K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $201K | 1.6% |
| China | $193K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $85K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $84K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $64K | 0.5% |
| United States | $41K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8542
| 8542.31 | Microprocessors and microcontrollers | 95% |
| 8542.90 | Integrated circuit parts | 3% |
| 8542.39 | Other integrated circuits | 1% |
| 8542.33 | Amplifier integrated circuits | 0.7% |
| 8542.32 | Memory chips | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8542.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $497.41 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1,024.79, 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.
Integrated circuits exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported integrated circuits worth $3.3 million (296 tonnes). Japan alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.1M | 64% |
| Lithuania | $650K | 20% |
| Germany | $507K | 15% |
| Belgium | $43K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana integrated circuits imports (HS 8542): 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 8542: Electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of integrated circuits imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported integrated circuits worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide. The value was up 125% on 2023.
Which countries supply integrated circuits to Ghana?
France was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (2%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of integrated circuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $497.41 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1,024.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of integrated circuits to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 793%. The peak was 2020 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export integrated circuits?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Lithuania and Germany. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for integrated circuits?
The HS code for integrated circuits is heading 8542. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8542.31 (95% of the value) and 8542.90 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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