Transformer and converter parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer and converter parts by Ghana reached $5.3 million in 2024 (430 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.7 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 | $5.3M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 398 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 184 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 319 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 466 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 718 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 235 t |
Where Ghana imports transformer and converter parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), China (18%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 39% |
| China | $947K | 18% |
| South Africa | $587K | 11% |
| Slovakia | $451K | 8.5% |
| India | $352K | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $311K | 5.8% |
| France | $130K | 2.5% |
| United States | $104K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $55K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.39 per kg, close to the world average of $14.23.
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 transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported transformer and converter parts worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to Ghana?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (18%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.39 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $14.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2018 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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