Railway parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported railway parts worth $3.1 million (155 tonnes). Value rose 285% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $3.1M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $816K | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $605K | 277 t |
| 2020 | $621K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $250K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $572K | 112 t |
| 2017 | $636K | 144 t |
Where Ghana imports railway parts from
Poland alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+744% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.4M | 76% |
| South Africa | $657K | 21% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.7% |
| China | $12K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8607
| 8607.19 | Railway wheels and axles | 75% |
| 8607.99 | Rolling stock parts (other) | 21% |
| 8607.30 | Railway couplings and buffers | 1.9% |
| 8607.12 | Non-driving bogies | 1.6% |
| 8607.29 | Railway brakes (non-air) | 0.7% |
| 8607.91 | Locomotive parts (other) | 0.3% |
| 8607.21 | Railway air brakes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.20 per kg, 211% above the world average of $6.50. 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 railway parts imports (HS 8607): 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 8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported railway parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 285% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway parts to Ghana?
Poland was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.20 per kg in 2024, 211% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $636 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 393%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $998 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for railway parts?
The HS code for railway parts is heading 8607. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8607.19 (75% of the value) and 8607.99 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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