Specialized machinery parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery parts by Ghana reached $21.1 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $21.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 741 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 971 t |
Where Ghana imports specialized machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were India (19%), United Kingdom (15%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 12% |
| China | $2.0M | 9.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $648K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $634K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.12 per kg, 64% below the world average of $25.44, 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 parts exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $662 thousand of specialized machinery parts in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (50%), Namibia (25%), Norway (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $330K | 50% |
| Namibia | $163K | 25% |
| Norway | $38K | 5.7% |
| Senegal | $32K | 4.8% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 2.6% |
| France | $14K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $12K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 1.4% |
| United States | $9K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported specialized machinery parts worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.12 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $25.44 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 parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2022 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Ghana exported $662 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Namibia and Norway. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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?
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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