Rotary piston engines (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rotary piston engines (other) by Ghana reached $10.8 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $10.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 839 t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 862 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 747 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 648 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 485 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 209 t |
Where Ghana imports rotary piston engines (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 79% |
| United States | $2.2M | 20% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $10K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 54% below the world average of $9.13, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana rotary piston engines (other) imports (HS 8407.90): 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 8407.90: Engines: rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of rotary piston engines (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported rotary piston engines (other) worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply rotary piston engines (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of rotary piston engines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $9.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rotary piston engines (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 446%. The peak was 2022 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rotary piston engines (other)?
The HS code for rotary piston engines (other) is subheading 8407.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8407 page.
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