Diesel cars <1500cc imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported diesel cars <1500cc worth $2.9 million (300 tonnes). That is 157% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.2 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 | $2.9M | 300 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 534 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 593 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 416 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $583K | 195 t |
Where Ghana imports diesel cars <1500cc from
United States alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 83% |
| United Kingdom | $198K | 6.9% |
| France | $129K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $29K | 1% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.5% |
| China | $13K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.53 per kg, close to the world average of $10.54.
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 diesel cars <1500cc imports (HS 8703.31): 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 8703.31: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars <1500cc imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported diesel cars <1500cc worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars <1500cc to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars <1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.53 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $10.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars <1500cc to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $582 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 391%. The peak was 2019 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars <1500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars <1500cc is subheading 8703.31. 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.
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