Brake fluid imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $5.4 million of brake fluid in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $5.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Ghana imports brake fluid from
United Kingdom alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 60% |
| India | $1.4M | 26% |
| France | $305K | 5.7% |
| China | $202K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $123K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 40% below the world average of $3.30, 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 fluid imports (HS 3819): 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 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of brake fluid imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported brake fluid worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake fluid to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (26%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake fluid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $3.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brake fluid to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake fluid?
The HS code for brake fluid is heading 3819. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3819.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3819 page.
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