Microtomes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microtomes by Ghana reached $3.6 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $3.6M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 26 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 65 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 17 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 16 t |
Where Ghana imports microtomes from
Most of the value came from China (23%), South Africa (20%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $819K | 23% |
| South Africa | $717K | 20% |
| Germany | $333K | 9.3% |
| Singapore | $319K | 8.9% |
| Australia | $290K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 5.4% |
| France | $182K | 5.1% |
| India | $150K | 4.2% |
| United States | $77K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $65K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $162.96 per kg, close to the world average of $158.75.
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 microtomes imports (HS 9027.90): 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 9027.90: Microtomes and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of microtomes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported microtomes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply microtomes to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($819 thousand), followed by South Africa (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of microtomes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $162.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $158.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of microtomes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for microtomes?
The HS code for microtomes is subheading 9027.90. 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 9027 page.
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