Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $6.3 million (751 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.0 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 | $6.3M | 751 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 336 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 941 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 277 t |
Where Ghana imports packing and wrapping machinery from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Turkey (21%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 38% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 21% |
| India | $1.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $975K | 15% |
| Thailand | $177K | 2.8% |
| France | $46K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $35K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.42 per kg, 76% below the world average of $35.78, 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.
Packing and wrapping machinery exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $530 thousand of packing and wrapping machinery in 2024 (26 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $466K | 88% |
| South Africa | $55K | 10% |
| Togo | $6K | 1.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 751 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.42 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $35.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export packing and wrapping machinery?
Yes. Ghana exported $530 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8422 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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