Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $22.7 million of specialized machinery (other types) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $51.9 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 | $22.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $51.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 830 t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 822 t |
Where Ghana imports specialized machinery (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (25%), United States (20%), Singapore (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 26% |
| United States | $4.6M | 20% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 9.3% |
| India | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $794K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $777K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $725K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $599K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $369K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.91 per kg, close to the world average of $17.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery (other types) exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported specialized machinery (other types) worth $896 thousand (24 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $591K | 66% |
| Norway | $93K | 10% |
| United States | $62K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 6% |
| Togo | $28K | 3.1% |
| Angola | $24K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $6K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Singapore (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.91 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $17.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery (other types) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $51.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export specialized machinery (other types)?
Yes. Ghana exported $896 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Norway and the United States. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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