Lighters imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported lighters worth $2.8 million (436 tonnes). Value rose 71% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.7 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 | $2.8M | 436 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 158 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 307 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 734 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 277 t |
Where Ghana imports lighters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 90% |
| Netherlands | $177K | 6.3% |
| India | $52K | 1.8% |
| France | $16K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.20 | Refillable lighter | 46% |
| 9613.10 | Lighter | 43% |
| 9613.90 | Lighter part | 8.2% |
| 9613.80 | Electric lighter | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, close to the world average of $8.00.
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 lighters imports (HS 9613): 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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported lighters worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 436 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (6%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $8.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lighters to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2020 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9613.20 (46% of the value) and 9613.10 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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