Measuring instruments imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported measuring instruments worth $12.7 million (274 tonnes). Value rose 66% 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 | $12.7M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 785 t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 463 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 277 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 442 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 347 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 92 t |
Where Ghana imports measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from China (45%), South Africa (9%), Australia (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+717% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 45% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $590K | 4.7% |
| United States | $519K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $414K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $391K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $384K | 3% |
| France | $225K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 85% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 6.4% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 6.2% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 1.2% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 0.9% |
| 9031.41 | Semiconductor inspection systems | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.31 per kg, 49% below the world average of $90.86, 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.
Measuring instruments exports from Ghana
Exports of measuring instruments by Ghana reached $856 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $605K | 71% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 9.3% |
| Australia | $43K | 5% |
| Norway | $38K | 4.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 2.6% |
| Togo | $13K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.1% |
| Mauritania | $7K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported measuring instruments worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Australia (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.31 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export measuring instruments?
Yes. Ghana exported $856 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, the Netherlands and Australia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (85% of the value) and 9031.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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