Gearbox imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported gearbox worth $38.6 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $38.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $38.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from China (22%), Netherlands (16%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 14% |
| India | $3.4M | 8.7% |
| France | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| United States | $2.5M | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 3% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $921K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 35% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 17% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 17% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 15% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 8.4% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 5% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.19 per kg, 29% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Gearbox exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $648 thousand of gearbox in 2024 (129 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (23%), Chile (17%), Burkina Faso (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $150K | 23% |
| Chile | $111K | 17% |
| Burkina Faso | $86K | 13% |
| Belgium | $84K | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $73K | 11% |
| Benin | $40K | 6.1% |
| United States | $30K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $22K | 3.4% |
| Togo | $11K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $11K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported gearbox worth $38.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.19 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $38.6 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $39.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export gearbox?
Yes. Ghana exported $648 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Chile and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $38.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (35% of the value) and 8483.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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