Used tires imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported used tires worth $10.2 million (19.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.1 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 | $10.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 13.6K t |
Where Ghana imports used tires from
The largest suppliers were Japan (48%), Netherlands (10%), China (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.0M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 10% |
| China | $926K | 9% |
| Germany | $767K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $653K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $544K | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $415K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $227K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $144K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $129K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.79, 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 used tires imports (HS 4012.20): 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 4012.20: Rubber: used pneumatic tyres.
Common questions
What is the value of used tires imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported used tires worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply used tires to Ghana?
Japan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of used tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of used tires to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for used tires?
The HS code for used tires is subheading 4012.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
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