Alcohol imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported alcohol worth $9.9 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.6 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 | $9.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 5.4K t |
Where Ghana imports alcohol from
Most of the value came from South Africa (30%), China (26%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 30% |
| China | $2.6M | 26% |
| India | $2.2M | 22% |
| Belgium | $564K | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $401K | 4.1% |
| Senegal | $380K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $215K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $133K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $104K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $90K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 27% |
| 2905.13 | Butanol | 20% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 11% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 9.7% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 9.6% |
| 2905.44 | Pure sorbitol | 6.3% |
| 2905.19 | Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) | 5.2% |
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alcohol exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $540 thousand of alcohol in 2024 (159 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $537K | 99% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported alcohol worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Ghana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (26%) and India (22%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2021 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export alcohol?
Yes. Ghana exported $540 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Canada. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2905.12 (27% of the value) and 2905.13 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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