Thermos flasks imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $15.6 million of thermos flasks in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 200% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 788 t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 831 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 994 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Ghana imports thermos flasks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 99% |
| France | $27K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $11K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $7K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.40 per kg, 32% below the world average of $9.47, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana thermos flasks imports (HS 9617): 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 9617: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners.
Common questions
What is the value of thermos flasks imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported thermos flasks worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 200% on 2023.
Which countries supply thermos flasks to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by France (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of thermos flasks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.40 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $9.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thermos flasks to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for thermos flasks?
The HS code for thermos flasks is heading 9617. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9617.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9617 page.
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