Refrigerator imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported refrigerator worth $93.6 million (29.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $93.6M | 29.5K t |
| 2023 | $61.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2022 | $58.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $101.6M | 33.0K t |
| 2020 | $80.8M | 26.7K t |
| 2019 | $46.9M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $63.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $55.5M | 16.3K t |
Where Ghana imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.0M | 85% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $999K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $907K | 1% |
| Thailand | $870K | 0.9% |
| France | $612K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $593K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 34% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 28% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 9.8% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 9.3% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 9.3% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 7.6% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 2.1% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 56% below the world average of $7.19, 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 refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported refrigerator worth $93.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($80.0 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.5 million in 2017 to $93.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $101.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8418.10 (33% of the value) and 8418.30 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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