Bulk black tea imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported bulk black tea worth $13.3 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 124% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $13.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 841 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 956 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 513 t |
Where Ghana imports bulk black tea from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.0M | 98% |
| Kenya | $251K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $39K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 100% above the world average of $2.63. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported bulk black tea worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Kenya (2%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 363%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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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