Non-petroleum lubricant imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-petroleum lubricant by Ghana reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $5.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 948 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 787 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 948 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 737 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 648 t |
Where Ghana imports non-petroleum lubricant from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (20%), Germany (17%), Canada (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $985K | 20% |
| Germany | $861K | 17% |
| Canada | $858K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $443K | 8.9% |
| China | $349K | 7% |
| Belgium | $341K | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $252K | 5.1% |
| India | $189K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $142K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $115K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.82, 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.
Non-petroleum lubricant exports from Ghana
Exports of non-petroleum lubricant by Ghana reached $202 thousand in 2024 (66 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $172K | 85% |
| Senegal | $19K | 9.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 4.6% |
| Gambia | $2K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($985 thousand), followed by Germany (17%) and Canada (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. Ghana exported $202 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 $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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