Vehicle diesel engines imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $11.9 million of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.0 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 | $11.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 7.4K t |
Where Ghana imports vehicle diesel engines from
Most of the value came from South Korea (48%), China (22%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+989% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.7M | 48% |
| China | $2.6M | 22% |
| France | $692K | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $549K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $504K | 4.2% |
| United States | $435K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $151K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $135K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $133K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $128K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 86% below the world average of $15.56, 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 diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vehicle diesel engines worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to Ghana?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (22%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 989% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $15.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle diesel engines to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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