Utility meters imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of utility meters by Ghana reached $98.5 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 338% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $98.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 896 t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 704 t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $53.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $89.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 703 t |
Where Ghana imports utility meters from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.3M | 91% |
| France | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 2% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $521K | 0.5% |
| India | $463K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 76% |
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 16% |
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 4.4% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.49 per kg, 23% below the world average of $31.70, 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 meters imports (HS 9028): 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: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported utility meters worth $98.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 338% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($89.3 million), followed by France (2%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.49 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $31.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meters to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $98.5 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9028.30 (76% of the value) and 9028.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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