Mobile phones imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile phones by Ghana reached $203.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 403% more than in 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 | $203.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 733 t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $76.3M | 829 t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $27.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $113.0M | 153 t |
Where Ghana imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $124.1M | 61% |
| China | $70.9M | 35% |
| United States | $6.4M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $465K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $228K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $170K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $136K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $130K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $159.06 per kg, 50% below the world average of $321.06, 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.
Mobile phones exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported mobile phones worth $1.4 million (107 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 95% |
| Togo | $19K | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | $11K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported mobile phones worth $203.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 403% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Ghana?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($124.1 million), followed by China (35%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $159.06 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $321.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mobile phones to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.0 million in 2017 to $203.4 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export mobile phones?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Nigeria. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $202.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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