Lubricant imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricant by Ghana reached $9.0 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 75% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $9.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports lubricant from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), United Kingdom (12%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.4M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 12% |
| China | $983K | 11% |
| Canada | $876K | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $537K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $453K | 5% |
| South Africa | $295K | 3.3% |
| France | $253K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $252K | 2.8% |
| India | $216K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 56% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 44% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 0.7% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.73, 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.
Lubricant exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $224 thousand of lubricant in 2024 (193 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $183K | 82% |
| Senegal | $19K | 8.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 4.2% |
| Benin | $6K | 2.5% |
| Togo | $5K | 2.1% |
| Gambia | $2K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported lubricant worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Ghana?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export lubricant?
Yes. Ghana exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (55% of the value) and 3403.19 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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