Specialist vessels imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $20.4 million of specialist vessels in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $359.0 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 | $20.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $359.0M | 66.4K t |
| 2021 | $63.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $108.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $356K | 43 t |
| 2018 | $646K | 382 t |
| 2017 | $133.6M | 863 t |
Where Ghana imports specialist vessels from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), Nigeria (34%), China (32%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 68% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 31% |
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 67% below the world average of $6.89, 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.
Specialist vessels exports from Ghana
Exports of specialist vessels by Ghana reached $1.7 million in 2024 (420 tonnes). France alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana specialist vessels imports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported specialist vessels worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Nigeria (34%) and China (32%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialist vessels to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $133.6 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $359.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export specialist vessels?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8905.90 (68% of the value) and 8905.10 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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