Tool bits imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool bits by Ghana reached $20.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.0 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 | $20.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $32.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Ghana imports tool bits from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (32%), China (26%), Australia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $6.6M | 32% |
| China | $5.4M | 26% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 10% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 7.5% |
| Canada | $881K | 4.3% |
| India | $797K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $565K | 2.7% |
| France | $443K | 2.1% |
| United States | $420K | 2% |
| Poland | $307K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 46% |
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 36% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 6.2% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 6.1% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 5.2% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 0.5% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 0.4% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.72 per kg, 25% below the world average of $22.24, 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 tool bits imports (HS 8207): 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 8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported tool bits worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Ghana?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (26%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.72 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8207.13 (46% of the value) and 8207.19 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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