Microphone imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microphone by Ghana reached $68.8 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 157% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $68.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $45.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Ghana imports microphone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.2M | 95% |
| Belgium | $715K | 1% |
| Spain | $464K | 0.7% |
| United States | $360K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $332K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $294K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $240K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $223K | 0.3% |
| India | $219K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $167K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 28% |
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 24% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 16% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 12% |
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 6.6% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 6.2% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 4.9% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.37 per kg, 80% below the world average of $36.80, 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 microphone imports (HS 8518): 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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported microphone worth $68.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($65.2 million), followed by Belgium (1%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.37 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of microphone to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $68.8 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8518.21 (28% of the value) and 8518.22 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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