Semi-trailer tractors imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported semi-trailer tractors worth $59.7 million (17.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $59.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $39.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $73.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $72.7M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $65.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.2M | 10.9K t |
Where Ghana imports semi-trailer tractors from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.2M | 71% |
| Netherlands | $10.4M | 18% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $737K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $661K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $644K | 1.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $481K | 0.8% |
| India | $439K | 0.7% |
| France | $311K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 57% below the world average of $7.89, 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 semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported semi-trailer tractors worth $59.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($42.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.2 million in 2017 to $59.7 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $73.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
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