Buying and Shipping US Auction Vehicles to Ghana
Buying used American vehicles at auction and shipping them to Ghana is one of the most profitable moves diaspora Ghanaians make. The price difference between US auction prices and Ghana retail prices creates a significant opportunity.
Why US Auction Vehicles Are Worth Shipping
A Toyota Camry that sells at US auction for $6,000 can retail in Accra for $18,000–$24,000. Even after shipping ($1,400+) and Ghana customs duty ($1,000–$2,500 for a Camry), the margin is substantial.
The Major US Auto Auctions
- Copart — largest salvage and clean title auction in the USA
- IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions) — large inventory of insurance total-loss vehicles
- Manheim — dealer-to-dealer, requires dealer license
Best Vehicles to Ship to Ghana from the USA
The Ghanaian market favours Toyota Corolla, Camry, Highlander, RAV4; Honda Accord, CR-V; Ford Explorer, F-150. Japanese-made Toyotas and Hondas dominate due to part availability in Ghana.
Total Cost Estimate (Example: 2019 Toyota Corolla)
- Auction purchase price: ~$7,000
- Auction buyer's fee: ~$400
- Transport to port: ~$250
- Guldstreet ocean freight: $1,400
- Ghana customs duty: ~$1,500
- Total landed cost in Accra: ~$10,550
- Accra retail value: $18,000–$22,000
Get Started
Call +1 (551) 800 2125 or use the pickup form on this page. Tell us the vehicle details and auction yard location and we'll handle everything from there.