Ships imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported ships worth $35.0 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $101.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $83.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $5K | - |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 780 t |
| 2018 | $101.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $592K | 4 t |
Where Ghana imports ships from
Most of the value came from Singapore (49%), Turkey (42%), Nigeria (5%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $17.1M | 49% |
| Turkey | $14.8M | 42% |
| Nigeria | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.1% |
| China | $42K | 0.1% |
| United States | $15K | 0% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8901
| 8901.10 | Passenger ships and ferries | 95% |
| 8901.90 | General cargo ships | 4.7% |
| 8901.20 | Oil and chemical tankers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.17 per kg, 299% above the world average of $2.55. 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 ships imports (HS 8901): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Common questions
What is the value of ships imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported ships worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply ships to Ghana?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Turkey (42%) and Nigeria (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of ships per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.17 per kg in 2024, 299% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ships to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $592 thousand in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $101.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ships?
The HS code for ships is heading 8901. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8901.10 (95% of the value) and 8901.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.