Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Ghana reached $13.6 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.5 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 | $13.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 6.4K t |
Where Ghana imports lead-acid traction batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 57% |
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 24% |
| Italy | $820K | 6% |
| India | $567K | 4.2% |
| France | $383K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $242K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $143K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $98K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 44% below the world average of $3.90, 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 lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Nigeria (24%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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 8507 page.
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