Accumulator imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of accumulator by Ghana reached $84.8 million in 2024 (29.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $84.8M | 29.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $89.2M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $95.1M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $61.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $60.0M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $72.2M | 20.5K t |
Where Ghana imports accumulator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.1M | 80% |
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| United States | $567K | 0.7% |
| France | $463K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $430K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 46% |
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 36% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 16% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 0.9% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 0.5% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.5% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 78% below the world average of $13.09, 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 accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported accumulator worth $84.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($68.1 million), followed by Nigeria (4%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of accumulator to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.2 million in 2017 to $84.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2020 at $95.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8507.10 (46% of the value) and 8507.60 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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