Trucks imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by Ghana reached $332.7 million in 2024 (90.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $657.1 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 | $332.7M | 90.0K t |
| 2023 | $323.8M | 68.0K t |
| 2022 | $440.0M | 100.6K t |
| 2021 | $657.1M | 176.6K t |
| 2020 | $284.6M | 86.4K t |
| 2019 | $354.6M | 96.0K t |
| 2018 | $399.1M | 84.5K t |
| 2017 | $211.0M | 51.9K t |
Where Ghana imports trucks from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $168.5M | 51% |
| South Africa | $46.6M | 14% |
| India | $45.0M | 14% |
| Finland | $14.2M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $13.6M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $9.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 2% |
| Burkina Faso | $5.0M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 36% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 31% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 25% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 6.6% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 1.2% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0.6% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 62% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported trucks worth $5.2 million (999 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Australia accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $3.2M | 61% |
| Benin | $1.0M | 20% |
| Togo | $382K | 7.3% |
| Senegal | $302K | 5.8% |
| Iceland | $136K | 2.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $121K | 2.3% |
| Nigeria | $45K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported trucks worth $332.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($168.5 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $211.0 million in 2017 to $332.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $657.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $375.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export trucks?
Yes. Ghana exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Benin and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $327.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8704.23 (36% of the value) and 8704.21 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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