Specialized machinery imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $70.7 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $108.4 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 | $70.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $61.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $71.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $108.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $66.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $62.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Ghana imports specialized machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), United States (17%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.4M | 32% |
| United States | $11.9M | 17% |
| India | $6.8M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 32% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 30% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 16% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 12% |
| 8479.60 | Evaporative air coolers | 4.8% |
| 8479.20 | Oil extraction and pressing machinery | 2.9% |
| 8479.40 | Rope and cable making machines | 0.9% |
| 8479.81 | Metal treating and winding machinery | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.94 per kg, 46% below the world average of $18.55, 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.
Specialized machinery exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported specialized machinery worth $2.1 million (104 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (44%), Togo (22%), Namibia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $920K | 44% |
| Togo | $451K | 22% |
| Namibia | $163K | 7.8% |
| Norway | $131K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 4.4% |
| United States | $71K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $32K | 1.5% |
| Angola | $24K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported specialized machinery worth $70.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by the United States (17%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $18.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.5 million in 2017 to $70.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $108.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Namibia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $68.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (32% of the value) and 8479.90 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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