Breakfast cereals imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $5.9 million of breakfast cereals in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports breakfast cereals from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (44%), South Africa (12%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 44% |
| South Africa | $701K | 12% |
| China | $484K | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $466K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $457K | 7.7% |
| Nigeria | $395K | 6.7% |
| Poland | $203K | 3.4% |
| United States | $154K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $140K | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $71K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.90 | Prepared grain cereals | 54% |
| 1904.10 | Puffed cereals | 43% |
| 1904.20 | Cereal flakes | 2.9% |
| 1904.30 | Puffed grains (non-maize) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Breakfast cereals exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported breakfast cereals worth $521 thousand (594 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $343K | 66% |
| Madagascar | $65K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 8.6% |
| United States | $24K | 4.6% |
| Togo | $12K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $12K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.6% |
| China | $2K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana breakfast cereals imports (HS 1904): 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 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported breakfast cereals worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply breakfast cereals to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of breakfast cereals to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2018 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export breakfast cereals?
Yes. Ghana exported $521 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Madagascar and the United Kingdom. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1904.90 (54% of the value) and 1904.10 (43%).
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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