Special purpose vehicles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of special purpose vehicles by Ghana reached $61.2 million in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That is 139% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $61.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $40.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $35.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 4.8K t |
Where Ghana imports special purpose vehicles from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.8M | 73% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 9.2% |
| India | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| United States | $747K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $725K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $664K | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $427K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 62% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 18% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 17% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 2.8% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, 47% below the world average of $7.07, 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.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.1 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (506 tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (39%), Togo (32%), Netherlands (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $415K | 39% |
| Togo | $345K | 32% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $85K | 7.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $81K | 7.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported special purpose vehicles worth $61.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 139% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($44.8 million), followed by Germany (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $7.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $61.2 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Togo and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $60.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (62% of the value) and 8705.10 (18%).
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