Medical X-ray machines imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.3 million of medical x-ray machines in 2024 (58 tonnes). Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.9 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 | $4.3M | 58 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 61 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 94 t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 47 t |
Where Ghana imports medical x-ray machines from
Most of the value came from China (24%), South Korea (21%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+733% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 24% |
| South Korea | $887K | 21% |
| Germany | $783K | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $771K | 18% |
| India | $551K | 13% |
| France | $94K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 2% |
| United States | $63K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $32K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.24 per kg, 23% below the world average of $95.95, 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 medical x-ray machines imports (HS 9022.14): 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 9022.14: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of medical x-ray machines imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported medical x-ray machines worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical x-ray machines to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical x-ray machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $74.24 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $95.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical x-ray machines to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical x-ray machines?
The HS code for medical x-ray machines is subheading 9022.14. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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