Video games and game equipment imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported video games and game equipment worth $7.5 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $20.7 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 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 890 t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 865 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 544 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 254 t |
Where Ghana imports video games and game equipment from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 91% |
| Romania | $174K | 2.3% |
| United States | $152K | 2% |
| Italy | $74K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $50K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $39K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $21K | 0.3% |
| India | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.30 | Arcade game | 43% |
| 9504.40 | Playing card | 18% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard table | 14% |
| 9504.90 | Game table | 13% |
| 9504.50 | Video game console | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.77 per kg, 85% below the world average of $32.48, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana video games and game equipment imports (HS 9504): 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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported video games and game equipment worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Romania (2%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.77 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $32.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of video games and game equipment to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2020 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9504.30 (43% of the value) and 9504.40 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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