Retreaded pneumatic tyres imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $11.9 million of retreaded pneumatic tyres in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.9M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 27.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 23.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 19.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 15.6K t |
Where Ghana imports retreaded pneumatic tyres from
The largest suppliers were Japan (42%), China (14%), Netherlands (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.0M | 42% |
| China | $1.6M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 9% |
| Germany | $828K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $750K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $734K | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $426K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $240K | 2% |
| Spain | $212K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $144K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4012
| 4012.20 | Used tires | 86% |
| 4012.90 | Tires (other types) | 8.6% |
| 4012.11 | Retreaded car tires | 2.5% |
| 4012.12 | Retreaded truck tires | 2.1% |
| 4012.19 | Retreaded tyres: other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft | 0.3% |
| 4012.13 | Retreaded aircraft tires | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4012.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 74% below the world average of $2.20, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana retreaded pneumatic tyres imports (HS 4012): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of retreaded pneumatic tyres imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported retreaded pneumatic tyres worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply retreaded pneumatic tyres to Ghana?
Japan was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (14%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of retreaded pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $2.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres is heading 4012. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4012.20 (86% of the value) and 4012.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World retreaded pneumatic tyres trade: top importers and exporters
Retreaded pneumatic tyres product types in Ghana
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.