Scissors imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported scissors worth $3.3 million (700 tonnes). Value rose 174% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.3M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 692 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 472 t |
| 2019 | $769K | 456 t |
| 2018 | $793K | 466 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 362 t |
Where Ghana imports scissors from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 99% |
| India | $15K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, 46% below the world average of $8.76, 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 scissors imports (HS 8213): 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 8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of scissors imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported scissors worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 174% on 2023.
Which countries supply scissors to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of scissors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $8.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of scissors to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for scissors?
The HS code for scissors is heading 8213. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8213.00. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8213 page.
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