Diesel engine parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported diesel engine parts worth $39.3 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 158% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $39.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Ghana imports diesel engine parts from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Netherlands (32%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 41% |
| Netherlands | $12.7M | 32% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 6.6% |
| India | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.2M | 3% |
| Turkey | $705K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $656K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $466K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $425K | 1.1% |
| United States | $363K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, 58% below the world average of $12.57, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported diesel engine parts worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (32%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $12.57 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 engine parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8409 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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