Vehicle gearboxes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported vehicle gearboxes worth $2.4 million (391 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 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 | $2.4M | 391 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 560 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 538 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 652 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 425 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 345 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 395 t |
Where Ghana imports vehicle gearboxes from
Most of the value came from Belgium (27%), China (25%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $633K | 27% |
| China | $585K | 25% |
| United States | $388K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $198K | 8.4% |
| India | $135K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $79K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $57K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $54K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $35K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, 64% below the world average of $16.79, 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 vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vehicle gearboxes worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 391 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 219 countries worldwide. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Ghana?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($633 thousand), followed by China (25%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $16.79 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 gearboxes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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