Diesel engine imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Ghana reached $96.5 million in 2024 (43.3 thousand tonnes). That is 228% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $96.5M | 43.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $46.4M | 24.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 10.2K t |
Where Ghana imports diesel engine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76.1M | 79% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 4.8% |
| India | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| United States | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| France | $712K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $627K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $553K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $553K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $541K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 87% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 12% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 85% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Diesel engine exports from Ghana
Exports of diesel engine by Ghana reached $565 thousand in 2024 (223 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritania (48%), Cote d'Ivoire (23%), Burkina Faso (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $273K | 48% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $132K | 23% |
| Burkina Faso | $90K | 16% |
| Benin | $28K | 4.9% |
| Togo | $23K | 4.1% |
| United States | $6K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $6K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported diesel engine worth $96.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 228% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($76.1 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel engine to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $96.5 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export diesel engine?
Yes. Ghana exported $565 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $95.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (87% of the value) and 8408.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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