Brake and clutch material imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brake and clutch material by Ghana reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.6 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 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 960 t |
Where Ghana imports brake and clutch material from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 87% |
| India | $209K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $47K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6813
| 6813.89 | Mineral-based clutch friction material | 51% |
| 6813.81 | Non-asbestos brake linings | 27% |
| 6813.20 | Asbestos friction material | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 77% below the world average of $6.98, 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 brake and clutch material imports (HS 6813): 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 6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose.
Common questions
What is the value of brake and clutch material imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported brake and clutch material worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake and clutch material to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (9%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 568% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake and clutch material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $6.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brake and clutch material to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake and clutch material?
The HS code for brake and clutch material is heading 6813. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6813.89 (51% of the value) and 6813.81 (27%).
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