Water filtration equipment imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported water filtration equipment worth $11.5 million (930 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.5 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 | $11.5M | 930 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 617 t |
Where Ghana imports water filtration equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), United States (12%), Senegal (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+885% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 24% |
| United States | $1.4M | 12% |
| Senegal | $1.4M | 12% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 8.8% |
| India | $832K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $736K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $457K | 4% |
| Australia | $376K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $276K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.35 per kg, 33% below the world average of $18.43, 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 water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported water filtration equipment worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 930 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Senegal (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.35 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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