Surveying instruments imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surveying instruments by Ghana reached $14.5 million in 2024 (158 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.0 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 | $14.5M | 159 t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 812 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 354 t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 533 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 278 t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 67 t |
Where Ghana imports surveying instruments from
Most of the value came from Serbia (28%), Australia (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $4.0M | 28% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 12% |
| United States | $1.5M | 10% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 8.5% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| China | $835K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $694K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $433K | 3% |
| France | $395K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 74% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 17% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 4.8% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 2.2% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 1.2% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.17 per kg, close to the world average of $104.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Surveying instruments exports from Ghana
Exports of surveying instruments by Ghana reached $825 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (30%), Italy (20%), Australia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $251K | 30% |
| Italy | $166K | 20% |
| Australia | $144K | 17% |
| Sweden | $120K | 15% |
| Zambia | $57K | 6.9% |
| Romania | $43K | 5.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $23K | 2.8% |
| United States | $10K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported surveying instruments worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Ghana?
Serbia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Australia (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $91.17 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $104.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Ghana exported $825 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Italy and Australia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (74% of the value) and 9015.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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