Bulk insecticide imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported bulk insecticide worth $2.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 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 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 701 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 758 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 91 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 72 t |
Where Ghana imports bulk insecticide from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 90% |
| Cambodia | $140K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $38K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $30K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 83% below the world average of $10.36, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana bulk insecticide imports (HS 3808.62): 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 3808.62: Insecticides: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk insecticide imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported bulk insecticide worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk insecticide to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Cambodia (6%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $10.36 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 insecticide to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk insecticide?
The HS code for bulk insecticide is subheading 3808.62. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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