Laser cutting machines imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of laser cutting machines by Ghana reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 369% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $521K | 54 t |
| 2022 | $812K | 84 t |
| 2021 | $572K | 71 t |
| 2020 | $673K | 60 t |
| 2019 | $314K | 28 t |
| 2018 | $131K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $351K | 18 t |
Where Ghana imports laser cutting machines from
Netherlands alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 59% |
| China | $789K | 32% |
| France | $122K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 2.4% |
| India | $37K | 1.5% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 94% below the world average of $19.25, 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 laser cutting machines imports (HS 8456.11): 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 8456.11: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by laser.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machines imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported laser cutting machines worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 369% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machines to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (32%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $19.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of laser cutting machines to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $351 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 595%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $727 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machines?
The HS code for laser cutting machines is subheading 8456.11. 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 8456 page.
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