Self-propelled rock and coal cutters imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $8.3 million of self-propelled rock and coal cutters in 2024 (219 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.7 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 | $8.3M | 219 t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 398 t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 658 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 349 t |
Where Ghana imports self-propelled rock and coal cutters from
Finland alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $8.0M | 96% |
| Canada | $261K | 3.1% |
| China | $83K | 1% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.96 per kg, 126% above the world average of $16.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 self-propelled rock and coal cutters imports (HS 8430.31): 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 8430.31: Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled rock and coal cutters imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported self-propelled rock and coal cutters worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled rock and coal cutters to Ghana?
Finland was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Canada (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of self-propelled rock and coal cutters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.96 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $16.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-propelled rock and coal cutters to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled rock and coal cutters?
The HS code for self-propelled rock and coal cutters is subheading 8430.31. 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 8430 page.
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