Optical fibres and lenses imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported optical fibres and lenses worth $2.6 million (225 tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.6M | 225 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 117 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 48 t |
Where Ghana imports optical fibres and lenses from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 77% |
| India | $508K | 20% |
| South Korea | $55K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 54% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 40% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 2.5% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 1.6% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 1.3% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.62 per kg, 83% below the world average of $67.96, 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 optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported optical fibres and lenses worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 225 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (19%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.62 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9001.10 (54% of the value) and 9001.50 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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