Cars (other power types) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported cars (other power types) worth $32.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $32.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $33.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Ghana imports cars (other power types) from
Canada alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.4M | 51% |
| United States | $15.5M | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $84K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.1% |
| France | $11K | 0% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.13 per kg, close to the world average of $13.56.
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 cars (other power types) imports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cars (other power types) worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars (other power types) to Ghana?
Canada was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by the United States (48%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars (other power types) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2020 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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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