Solid-state storage devices imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of solid-state storage devices by Ghana reached $4.5 million in 2024 (19 tonnes). Value rose 286% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.5M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $774K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 12 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 10 t |
Where Ghana imports solid-state storage devices from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+905% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 81% |
| United States | $301K | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $277K | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $110K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.3% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $232.85 per kg, 77% below the world average of $1,006.21, 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 solid-state storage devices imports (HS 8523.51): 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 8523.51: Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of solid-state storage devices imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported solid-state storage devices worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 286% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid-state storage devices to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Hong Kong (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 905% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid-state storage devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $232.85 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $1,006.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid-state storage devices to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2020 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid-state storage devices?
The HS code for solid-state storage devices is subheading 8523.51. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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