Blood product imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blood product by Ghana reached $124.2 million in 2024 (304 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $124.2M | 304 t |
| 2023 | $81.4M | 480 t |
| 2022 | $81.2M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $118.8M | 515 t |
| 2020 | $40.0M | 285 t |
| 2019 | $40.1M | 538 t |
| 2018 | $37.1M | 927 t |
| 2017 | $46.9M | 132 t |
Where Ghana imports blood product from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $89.6M | 72% |
| India | $18.0M | 15% |
| France | $6.8M | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| China | $721K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $358K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $321K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $290K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3002
| 3002.20 | Human vaccines | 91% |
| 3002.15 | Immunological products (packaged) | 3.3% |
| 3002.30 | Veterinary vaccines | 2.8% |
| 3002.11 | Malaria diagnostic test kits | 1.9% |
| 3002.12 | Antisera and blood fractions | 1% |
| 3002.90 | Toxins and microorganism cultures | 0.3% |
| 3002.14 | Immunological products (mixed packaged) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $408.07 per kg, 46% below the world average of $759.25, 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.
Blood product exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported blood product worth $326 thousand (32 tonnes). United States alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $248K | 76% |
| Belgium | $29K | 8.8% |
| Niger | $23K | 7.1% |
| China | $7K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $6K | 1.7% |
| France | $5K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana blood product imports (HS 3002): 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 3002: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc.
Common questions
What is the value of blood product imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported blood product worth $124.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 304 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply blood product to Ghana?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($89.6 million), followed by India (14%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of blood product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $408.07 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $759.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blood product to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.9 million in 2017 to $124.2 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export blood product?
Yes. Ghana exported $326 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and Niger. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $123.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for blood product?
The HS code for blood product is heading 3002. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3002.20 (91% of the value) and 3002.15 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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