Cars imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $348.3 million of cars in 2024 (29.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $925.9 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 | $348.3M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $469.2M | 56.7K t |
| 2022 | $579.0M | 86.0K t |
| 2021 | $925.9M | 160.8K t |
| 2020 | $491.0M | 77.9K t |
| 2019 | $691.6M | 123.3K t |
| 2018 | $726.7M | 106.5K t |
| 2017 | $319.3M | 50.6K t |
Where Ghana imports cars from
Most of the value came from United States (44%), Canada (12%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $153.5M | 44% |
| Canada | $41.7M | 12% |
| India | $38.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $30.8M | 8.8% |
| China | $16.3M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $13.9M | 4% |
| South Korea | $13.6M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $8.4M | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $8.0M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $4.4M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 30% |
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 16% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 14% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 13% |
| 8703.90 | Cars (other power types) | 9.3% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 6.9% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 4% |
| 8703.60 | Plug-in hybrid petrol cars | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.77 per kg, 27% below the world average of $16.22, 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.
Cars exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.3 million of cars in 2024 (163 tonnes). Most of it went to Togo (22%), United States (18%), Germany (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $288K | 22% |
| United States | $236K | 18% |
| Germany | $229K | 17% |
| Belgium | $223K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $100K | 7.6% |
| Benin | $93K | 7% |
| Senegal | $77K | 5.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 1.8% |
| Gambia | $21K | 1.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $17K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cars worth $348.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($153.5 million), followed by Canada (12%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.77 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $319.3 million in 2017 to $348.3 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $925.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $568.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export cars?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, the United States and Germany. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $347.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8703.23 (30% of the value) and 8703.22 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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