Sound amplifier sets imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported sound amplifier sets worth $7.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 209% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.3 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 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 289 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 409 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 297 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 113 t |
Where Ghana imports sound amplifier sets from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 96% |
| Italy | $91K | 1.2% |
| United States | $82K | 1% |
| South Africa | $50K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.2% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 83% below the world average of $31.26, 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 sound amplifier sets imports (HS 8518.50): 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 8518.50: Amplifier sets: electric sound.
Common questions
What is the value of sound amplifier sets imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sound amplifier sets worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 209% on 2023.
Which countries supply sound amplifier sets to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Italy (1%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of sound amplifier sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $31.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sound amplifier sets to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2020 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sound amplifier sets?
The HS code for sound amplifier sets is subheading 8518.50. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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