Semiconductors imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $33.9 million of semiconductors in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 74% 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 | $33.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 5.2K t |
Where Ghana imports semiconductors from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.5M | 96% |
| Germany | $375K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $217K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $132K | 0.4% |
| United States | $113K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $90K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $89K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $43K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Solar cells and LED | 98% |
| 8541.90 | Semiconductor parts | 1.2% |
| 8541.10 | Diodes | 0.2% |
| 8541.29 | Power transistors | 0.1% |
| 8541.30 | Thyristors and triacs | 0.1% |
| 8541.21 | Low power transistors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 68% below the world average of $7.54, 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 semiconductors imports (HS 8541): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported semiconductors worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by Germany (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $7.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductors to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (98% of the value) and 8541.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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