Vehicle engines over 1 litre imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $3.9 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.5 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 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 3.8K t |
Where Ghana imports vehicle engines over 1 litre from
The largest suppliers were Japan (31%), China (20%), Thailand (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.2M | 31% |
| China | $792K | 20% |
| Thailand | $336K | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $318K | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $194K | 5% |
| United States | $169K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $118K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $112K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $87K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $85K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 92% below the world average of $17.41, 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 engines over 1 litre imports (HS 8407.34): 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 8407.34: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines over 1 litre imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle engines over 1 litre to Ghana?
Japan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle engines over 1 litre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $17.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle engines over 1 litre to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre?
The HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre is subheading 8407.34. 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 8407 page.
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