Motor parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported motor parts worth $10.4 million (777 tonnes). That is 207% 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 | $10.4M | 777 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 371 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 241 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 674 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana imports motor parts from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), Finland (27%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.5M | 34% |
| Finland | $2.8M | 27% |
| China | $2.2M | 22% |
| France | $514K | 4.9% |
| India | $236K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $213K | 2% |
| Spain | $164K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $152K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $149K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $90K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.42 per kg, 63% above the world average of $8.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported motor parts worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 777 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 207% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Finland (27%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.42 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. 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 8503 page.
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