Utility meter parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $15.9 million of utility meter parts in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 758% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $15.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 178 t |
| 2021 | $871K | 73 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 17 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 516 t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 343 t |
Where Ghana imports utility meter parts from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+824% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 96% |
| South Africa | $375K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $95K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $54K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $36K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Australia | $4K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.06 per kg, 55% below the world average of $22.49, 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 utility meter parts imports (HS 9028.90): 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 9028.90: Meters: parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meter parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported utility meter parts worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 758% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meter parts to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 824% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.06 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $22.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meter parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. The peak was 2018 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meter parts?
The HS code for utility meter parts is subheading 9028.90. 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 9028 page.
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