Spectrometers imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.5 million of spectrometers in 2024 (6 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.5M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $993K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 9 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $732K | 3 t |
Where Ghana imports spectrometers from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (32%), Germany (23%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $809K | 32% |
| Germany | $594K | 23% |
| United States | $299K | 12% |
| China | $204K | 8% |
| India | $133K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $121K | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $98K | 3.8% |
| France | $63K | 2.5% |
| Slovakia | $57K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $438.69 per kg, close to the world average of $431.12.
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 spectrometers imports (HS 9027.30): 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 9027.30: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Common questions
What is the value of spectrometers imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported spectrometers worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectrometers to Ghana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($809 thousand), followed by Germany (23%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectrometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $438.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $431.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spectrometers to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $732 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 248%. The peak was 2018 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectrometers?
The HS code for spectrometers is subheading 9027.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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