Tractors imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported tractors worth $68.8 million (20.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $115.9 million.
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 | $68.8M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $59.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $76.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $104.5M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $51.3M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $101.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $115.9M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $62.1M | 14.5K t |
Where Ghana imports tractors from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.6M | 65% |
| Netherlands | $10.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $761K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $713K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 87% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 4.8% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 2.7% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 1.5% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 1.1% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 1.1% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 1.1% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, 61% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Tractors exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $202 thousand of tractors in 2024 (92 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $148K | 73% |
| Benin | $50K | 25% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana tractors imports (HS 8701): 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: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported tractors worth $68.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($44.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tractors to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.1 million in 2017 to $68.8 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $115.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export tractors?
Yes. Ghana exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $68.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (87% of the value) and 8701.93 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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