Vehicle bodies imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.7 million of vehicle bodies in 2024 (804 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.1 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 | $2.7M | 804 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 4.1K t |
Where Ghana imports vehicle bodies from
Most of the value came from Thailand (33%), China (30%), Spain (21%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $896K | 33% |
| China | $793K | 30% |
| Spain | $555K | 21% |
| Brazil | $115K | 4.3% |
| United States | $104K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $38K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $24K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 51% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 63% below the world average of $9.00, 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 vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vehicle bodies worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 804 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Ghana?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($896 thousand), followed by China (30%) and Spain (21%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $9.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2020 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (51% of the value) and 8707.10 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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