Ignition system imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $10.1 million of ignition system in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 81% more than in 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 | $10.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 741 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 943 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 283 t |
Where Ghana imports ignition system from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 70% |
| India | $534K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $489K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $464K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $363K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $259K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $173K | 1.7% |
| United States | $128K | 1.3% |
| Slovenia | $102K | 1% |
| Austria | $96K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.10 | Spark plugs | 27% |
| 8511.40 | Starter motors | 24% |
| 8511.80 | Engine electrical components | 23% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition coils and distributors | 9.2% |
| 8511.50 | Engine alternators and generators | 8.1% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition system parts | 5.6% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos and flywheels | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.03 per kg, 54% below the world average of $17.60, 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 ignition system imports (HS 8511): 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: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported ignition system worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.03 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $17.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition system to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8511.10 (27% of the value) and 8511.40 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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