Portable radios (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.1 million of portable radios (other) in 2024 (454 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.0 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 | $3.1M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 603 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 463 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 888 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 992 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 238 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 660 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 176 t |
Where Ghana imports portable radios (other) from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 100% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, 65% below the world average of $19.57, 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 portable radios (other) imports (HS 8527.19): 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 8527.19: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1.
Common questions
What is the value of portable radios (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported portable radios (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable radios (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (0%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable radios (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $19.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable radios (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2020 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable radios (other)?
The HS code for portable radios (other) is subheading 8527.19. 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 8527 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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