Metal press and forming machine parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.5 million of metal press and forming machine parts in 2024 (170 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $4.5M | 170 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 404 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $648K | 92 t |
| 2018 | $880K | 65 t |
| 2017 | $758K | 31 t |
Where Ghana imports metal press and forming machine parts from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 70% |
| China | $620K | 14% |
| Italy | $330K | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $116K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $76K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.1% |
| United States | $44K | 1% |
| India | $35K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.64 per kg, 41% above the world average of $18.96. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 metal press and forming machine parts imports (HS 8466.94): 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 8466.94: Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press and forming machine parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press and forming machine parts to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 816% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press and forming machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.64 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $18.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal press and forming machine parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $758 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 497%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press and forming machine parts?
The HS code for metal press and forming machine parts is subheading 8466.94. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8466 page.
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