Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $14.0 million of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (937 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $79.2 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 | $14.0M | 937 t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $42.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $60.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $71.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $79.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 2.5K t |
Where Ghana imports diesel cars >2500cc from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.9M | 57% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 10% |
| Germany | $822K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $641K | 4.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $574K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $221K | 1.6% |
| China | $206K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $195K | 1.4% |
| France | $128K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.90 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
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 >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 937 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Ghana?
Japan was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.90 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $17.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $79.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. 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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