Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $8.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $8.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 688 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 738 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 575 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 362 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 904 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 723 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Ghana imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Finland (25%), Australia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 36% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 25% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $327K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $293K | 3.4% |
| United States | $212K | 2.4% |
| India | $194K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $188K | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $171K | 2% |
| Spain | $140K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, 43% below the world average of $13.32, 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.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Ghana
Exports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Ghana reached $206 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $205K | 100% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Finland (25%) and Australia (19%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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