Electric motor imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $29.5 million of electric motor in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $29.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $34.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Ghana imports electric motor from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.7M | 60% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $962K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $698K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $666K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $653K | 2.2% |
| United States | $569K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 23% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 21% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 15% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 14% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 7.5% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 4.7% |
| 8501.20 | Universal AC/DC motors | 4.6% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 68% below the world average of $13.41, 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.
Electric motor exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $264 thousand of electric motor in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (30%), Cote d'Ivoire (20%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $79K | 30% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $52K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 13% |
| Zambia | $25K | 9.4% |
| Benin | $20K | 7.4% |
| Norway | $10K | 3.7% |
| Togo | $9K | 3.6% |
| United States | $9K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $6K | 2.3% |
| Mauritania | $4K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported electric motor worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by Japan (6%) and Finland (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $13.41 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 motor to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2018 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export electric motor?
Yes. Ghana exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Cote d'Ivoire and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8501.53 (23% of the value) and 8501.52 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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