Engine electrical components imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.3 million of engine electrical components in 2024 (376 tonnes). That is 271% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.3M | 376 t |
| 2023 | $630K | 84 t |
| 2022 | $744K | 71 t |
| 2021 | $991K | 106 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 204 t |
| 2019 | $513K | 36 t |
| 2018 | $568K | 54 t |
| 2017 | $619K | 7 t |
Where Ghana imports engine electrical components from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 96% |
| South Africa | $30K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $30K | 1.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 87% below the world average of $49.36, 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 engine electrical components imports (HS 8511.80): 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 8511.80: Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine electrical components imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported engine electrical components worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 271% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine electrical components to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine electrical components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $49.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engine electrical components to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $619 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 278%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $977 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for engine electrical components?
The HS code for engine electrical components is subheading 8511.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 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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