Machine cutting blades imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of machine cutting blades by Ghana reached $2.2 million in 2024 (240 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $2.2M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 319 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 160 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $458K | 66 t |
Where Ghana imports machine cutting blades from
Most of the value came from China (47%), United Kingdom (29%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $652K | 29% |
| Germany | $245K | 11% |
| India | $120K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $24K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 0.9% |
| United States | $20K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Machine blades (other) | 52% |
| 8208.20 | Woodworking blades | 37% |
| 8208.10 | Metal cutting blades | 6.1% |
| 8208.30 | Food industry blades | 3.5% |
| 8208.40 | Agricultural blades | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.31 per kg, 56% below the world average of $21.21, 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 machine cutting blades imports (HS 8208): 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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported machine cutting blades worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine cutting blades to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (29%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.31 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $21.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine cutting blades to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $458 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 387%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
The HS code for machine cutting blades is heading 8208. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8208.90 (52% of the value) and 8208.20 (37%).
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