Railway wheels and axles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway wheels and axles by Ghana reached $2.4 million in 2024 (87 tonnes). Value rose 1823% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $2.4M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $122K | 58 t |
| 2022 | $188K | 119 t |
| 2021 | $131K | 165 t |
| 2020 | $13K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $72K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $198K | 65 t |
| 2017 | $88K | 22 t |
Where Ghana imports railway wheels and axles from
Poland alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.3M | 97% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.5% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.00 per kg, 812% above the world average of $2.96. 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 wheels and axles imports (HS 8607.19): 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 8607.19: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway wheels and axles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported railway wheels and axles worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply railway wheels and axles to Ghana?
Poland was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway wheels and axles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.00 per kg in 2024, 812% above the world average of $2.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway wheels and axles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $395 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for railway wheels and axles?
The HS code for railway wheels and axles is subheading 8607.19. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8607 page.
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