Fuel additive imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fuel additive by Ghana reached $11.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.8 million.
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 | $11.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Ghana imports fuel additive from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.6M | 65% |
| United States | $814K | 7% |
| Germany | $763K | 6.6% |
| India | $703K | 6.1% |
| Australia | $510K | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $294K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $291K | 2.5% |
| China | $197K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $114K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 69% |
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 24% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 4.4% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 2.2% |
| 3811.11 | Lead anti-knock additive | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel additive exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported fuel additive worth $461 thousand (115 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $460K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana fuel additive imports (HS 3811): 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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported fuel additive worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Ghana?
France was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $3.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fuel additive to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export fuel additive?
Yes. Ghana exported $461 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (69% of the value) and 3811.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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