Lifting machinery parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting machinery parts by Ghana reached $201.5 million in 2024 (37.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $201.5M | 37.9K t |
| 2023 | $147.3M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $132.8M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $128.4M | 50.6K t |
| 2020 | $171.0M | 24.9K t |
| 2019 | $146.5M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $131.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $139.2M | 14.1K t |
Where Ghana imports lifting machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.5M | 52% |
| Sweden | $13.6M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $9.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $6.8M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $6.8M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $6.4M | 3.2% |
| India | $5.0M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 63% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 24% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 6% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 3.5% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 2.1% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 1.5% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 0.6% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 21% below the world average of $6.72, 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 machinery parts exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $2.8 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (308 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritania (35%), Cote d'Ivoire (22%), Norway (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $982K | 35% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $627K | 23% |
| Norway | $422K | 15% |
| Australia | $234K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $62K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $54K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $34K | 1.2% |
| Benin | $33K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported lifting machinery parts worth $201.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($105.5 million), followed by Sweden (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $6.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $139.2 million in 2017 to $201.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $149.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Cote d'Ivoire and Norway. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $198.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (63% of the value) and 8431.43 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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