Watches imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported watches worth $4.8 million (344 tonnes). That is 206% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $4.8M | 344 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $937K | 158 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $959K | 184 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 287 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 7 t |
Where Ghana imports watches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 83% |
| Switzerland | $273K | 5.7% |
| Hong Kong | $223K | 4.6% |
| United States | $189K | 3.9% |
| Kenya | $30K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.3% |
| France | $14K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 46% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 28% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 17% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 4.1% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 3.1% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 0.7% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.97 per kg, 96% below the world average of $321.57, 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 watches imports (HS 9102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9102: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101.
Common questions
What is the value of watches imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported watches worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 344 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 206% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Switzerland (6%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.97 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of watches to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (46% of the value) and 9102.19 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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