Electric cars imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.4 million of electric cars in 2024 (344 tonnes). Value rose 115% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.4M | 344 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $871K | 61 t |
| 2021 | $464K | 70 t |
| 2020 | $372K | 53 t |
| 2019 | $204K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $34K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 63 t |
Where Ghana imports electric cars from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 80% |
| Germany | $618K | 18% |
| Belgium | $56K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.76 per kg, 47% below the world average of $18.28, 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 electric cars imports (HS 8703.80): 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 8703.80: Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of electric cars imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported electric cars worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 344 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 208 countries worldwide. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric cars to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.76 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $18.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric cars to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $983 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric cars?
The HS code for electric cars is subheading 8703.80. 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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