Vehicle steering components imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $7.7 million of vehicle steering components in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $7.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 672 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 972 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 372 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 685 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 189 t |
Where Ghana imports vehicle steering components from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 96% |
| South Africa | $57K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.7% |
| India | $48K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $37K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.3% |
| France | $16K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $16K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, 59% below the world average of $15.39, 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 steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vehicle steering components worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $15.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle steering components to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 609%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. 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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