Naval vessels imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.1 million of naval vessels in 2024 (9 tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.8 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 | $3.1M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 78 t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $913K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2 t |
Where Ghana imports naval vessels from
United States alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.0M | 66% |
| Angola | $869K | 28% |
| China | $165K | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $26K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $330.97 per kg, 2060% above the world average of $15.32. 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 naval vessels imports (HS 8906): 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 8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats.
Common questions
What is the value of naval vessels imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported naval vessels worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply naval vessels to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Angola (28%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of naval vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $330.97 per kg in 2024, 2060% above the world average of $15.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of naval vessels to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for naval vessels?
The HS code for naval vessels is heading 8906. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8906.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8906 page.
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