Caster wheels imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported caster wheels worth $3.5 million (844 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $3.5M | 844 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 493 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 325 t |
| 2019 | $530K | 392 t |
| 2018 | $502K | 403 t |
| 2017 | $873K | 209 t |
Where Ghana imports caster wheels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 97% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, close to the world average of $5.11.
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 caster wheels imports (HS 8302.20): 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 8302.20: Castors: with mountings, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of caster wheels imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported caster wheels worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 844 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply caster wheels to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of caster wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of caster wheels to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $873 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for caster wheels?
The HS code for caster wheels is subheading 8302.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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