Ammonium nitrate fertilizer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported ammonium nitrate fertilizer worth $27.2 million (60.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 71% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $193.8 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 | $27.2M | 60.4K t |
| 2023 | $93.9M | 125.5K t |
| 2022 | $193.8M | 197.6K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 152.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 80.0K t |
| 2019 | $38.4M | 142.7K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 107.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 80.2K t |
Where Ghana imports ammonium nitrate fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (37%), Egypt (23%), Georgia (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $10.0M | 37% |
| Egypt | $6.4M | 23% |
| Georgia | $4.9M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $3.5M | 13% |
| Lithuania | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $487 thousand of ammonium nitrate fertilizer in 2024 (550 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $375K | 77% |
| Benin | $112K | 23% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana ammonium nitrate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.30): 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 3102.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium nitrate fertilizer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported ammonium nitrate fertilizer worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium nitrate fertilizer to Ghana?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Georgia (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ammonium nitrate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammonium nitrate fertilizer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $193.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export ammonium nitrate fertilizer?
Yes. Ghana exported $487 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium nitrate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium nitrate fertilizer is subheading 3102.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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