Lubricating oil additive imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricating oil additive by Ghana reached $8.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.4 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 | $8.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Ghana imports lubricating oil additive from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.3M | 91% |
| Turkey | $291K | 3.6% |
| India | $214K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $101K | 1.3% |
| China | $77K | 1% |
| Belgium | $41K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.95 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported lubricating oil additive worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to Ghana?
France was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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