Therapeutic apparatus imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of therapeutic apparatus by Ghana reached $6.2 million in 2024 (498 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $6.2M | 498 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 493 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 872 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 618 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 305 t |
Where Ghana imports therapeutic apparatus from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 51% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 23% |
| Czech Republic | $262K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $244K | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $223K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $154K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $102K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $101K | 1.6% |
| United States | $100K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 9019
| 9019.20 | Respiratory therapy equipment | 58% |
| 9019.10 | Massage and therapy apparatus | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.43 per kg, 59% below the world average of $30.39, 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.
Therapeutic apparatus exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.1 million of therapeutic apparatus in 2024 (46 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $999K | 93% |
| Belgium | $35K | 3.3% |
| Gambia | $15K | 1.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.7% |
| Central African Republic | $7K | 0.6% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Estonia | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana therapeutic apparatus imports (HS 9019): 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 9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of therapeutic apparatus imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported therapeutic apparatus worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 498 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply therapeutic apparatus to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and the Czech Republic (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of therapeutic apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.43 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $30.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of therapeutic apparatus to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export therapeutic apparatus?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Belgium and the Gambia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for therapeutic apparatus?
The HS code for therapeutic apparatus is heading 9019. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9019.20 (58% of the value) and 9019.10 (42%).
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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