Vehicle horns and signals imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported vehicle horns and signals worth $2.3 million (276 tonnes). Value rose 162% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $2.3M | 276 t |
| 2023 | $875K | 280 t |
| 2022 | $622K | 286 t |
| 2021 | $690K | 286 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 160 t |
| 2019 | $395K | 164 t |
| 2018 | $545K | 260 t |
| 2017 | $845K | 19 t |
Where Ghana imports vehicle horns and signals from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 92% |
| Turkey | $110K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $19K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.7% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.28 per kg, 58% below the world average of $19.49, 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 horns and signals imports (HS 8512.30): 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 8512.30: Sound signalling equipment: electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle horns and signals imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vehicle horns and signals worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 276 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 162% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle horns and signals to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle horns and signals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.28 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $19.49 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 horns and signals to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $845 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $920 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle horns and signals?
The HS code for vehicle horns and signals is subheading 8512.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8512 page.
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