Prefabricated buildings imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported prefabricated buildings worth $17.5 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.2 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 | $17.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 5.9K t |
Where Ghana imports prefabricated buildings from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 51% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 16% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 9.3% |
| Croatia | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| India | $860K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $818K | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $265K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $261K | 1.5% |
| United States | $145K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $126K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 100% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.98, 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.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $2.8 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.4M | 84% |
| Senegal | $320K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $107K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 1.1% |
| Benin | $2K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prefabricated buildings worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Australia (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (100% of the value) and 9406.10 (0%).
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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