Bananas exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported bananas worth $97.6 million (116.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97.6M | 116.6K t |
| 2023 | $93.2M | 112.4K t |
| 2022 | $59.5M | 86.1K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 87.2K t |
| 2020 | $52.8M | 67.4K t |
| 2019 | $72.7M | 97.7K t |
| 2018 | $74.9M | 100.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.6M | 71.0K t |
Where Ghana exports bananas to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $61.1M | 63% |
| United Kingdom | $18.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $655K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $569K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $461K | 0.5% |
| Senegal | $331K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0803
| 0803.90 | Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | 99% |
| 0803.10 | Plantains | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0803.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.65. 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.
Bananas imports to Ghana
Imports of bananas by Ghana reached $265 thousand in 2024 (49 tonnes). Netherlands alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $265K | 100% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana bananas exports (HS 0803): 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 0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of bananas exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported bananas worth $97.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy bananas from Ghana?
France was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($61.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average export price of bananas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bananas from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.6 million in 2017 to $97.6 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also import bananas?
Yes. Ghana imported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands and Tanzania. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $97.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bananas?
The HS code for bananas is heading 0803. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0803.90 (99% of the value) and 0803.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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