Medical instruments imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments by Ghana reached $34.2 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $78.9 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 | $34.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $78.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $27.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Ghana imports medical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (19%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 41% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 19% |
| India | $2.9M | 8.6% |
| United States | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $983K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $919K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $517K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $472K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 37% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 16% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 12% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 8.7% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 8.1% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 7% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 3.5% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.20 per kg, 73% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Ghana
Exports of medical instruments by Ghana reached $546 thousand in 2024 (67 tonnes). Turkey alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $318K | 58% |
| Zambia | $83K | 15% |
| Cyprus | $29K | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $18K | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $17K | 3.1% |
| United States | $13K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $7K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported medical instruments worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Germany (19%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.20 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical instruments to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.4 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $78.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export medical instruments?
Yes. Ghana exported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Zambia and Cyprus. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (37% of the value) and 9018.39 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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