Surveying instruments (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surveying instruments (other) by Ghana reached $10.7 million in 2024 (68 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.3 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 | $10.7M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 70 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 30 t |
Where Ghana imports surveying instruments (other) from
The largest suppliers were Serbia (37%), United States (14%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $4.0M | 37% |
| United States | $1.4M | 14% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $897K | 8.4% |
| Australia | $798K | 7.5% |
| China | $526K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $502K | 4.7% |
| France | $344K | 3.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $228K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $170K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $156.36 per kg, 31% below the world average of $225.62, 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.
Surveying instruments (other) exports from Ghana
Exports of surveying instruments (other) by Ghana reached $716 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (35%), Italy (19%), Australia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $251K | 35% |
| Italy | $134K | 19% |
| Australia | $131K | 18% |
| Sweden | $120K | 17% |
| Zambia | $57K | 7.9% |
| United States | $10K | 1.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $3K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.4% |
| Malta | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana surveying instruments (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported surveying instruments (other) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Ghana?
Serbia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $156.36 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $225.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2018 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export surveying instruments (other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $716 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 $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. 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 9015 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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