According to Ghana customs data, Ghana’s imports ranked 93 in the world during 2018. With record-by-record shipment details, Ghana import data can help you discover the best business prospects and take smarter business decisions.
Officially the Republic of Ghana, Ghana is a West African country, which shares its southern coastline with the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean. In 2018, Ghana imported goods worth USD 11.8 billion. That dollar amount declined from the 2017’s value of USD 12.7 billion.
What does Ghana Import?
Ghana’s top 5 import goods are Vehicles (15.61%), Machinery (12.95%), Electronics (6.19%), Cereals (5.5%) & Plastics (4.92%). As per Ghana import data, these products shared 45.17% to total imports.
According to Ghana import statistics, articles of base metal and machinery were major commodities which recorded rise in value of imports in 2018, among top import categories. And ships, boats & floating structures at 2-digit level HS Code registered a sharp shortfall in the value, which made it top decliner among top import categories.
Top 5 Ghana Import Partners
5 largest Ghana import partners are China (US$ 2,272 million), United States (US$ 953 million), Belgium (US$ 691 million), India (US$ 673 million and United Kingdom (US$ 604 million.
These countries shared 43.7% value to Ghana’s total imports. Ghana trade data reveals shipment details of companies who import goods from overseas suppliers. Check percentage share of these countries recorded in 2018.
