Video recorder imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.8 million of video recorder in 2024 (178 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.3 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 | $3.8M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 121 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 441 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 439 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 777 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 37 t |
Where Ghana imports video recorder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 80% |
| South Africa | $212K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $154K | 4% |
| Serbia | $100K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $25K | 0.7% |
| United States | $22K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $17K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8521
| 8521.90 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: other than magnetic tape-type | 100% |
| 8521.10 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: magnetic tape-type | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8521.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.61 per kg, 59% below the world average of $52.72, 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 recorder imports (HS 8521): 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 8521: Video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of video recorder imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported video recorder worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply video recorder to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 948% on the year.
What is the average import price of video recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.61 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $52.72 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 recorder to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for video recorder?
The HS code for video recorder is heading 8521. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8521.90 (100% of the value) and 8521.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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