Butane imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butane by Ghana reached $87.3 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $202.4 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 | $87.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $179.6M | 267.9K t |
| 2022 | $202.4M | 202.8K t |
| 2021 | $150.5M | 181.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $69.6M | 157.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 53.4K t |
| 2017 | $48.4M | 96.6K t |
Where Ghana imports butane from
United States alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84.4M | 97% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| China | $24K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.92 per kg, 1951% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
Butane exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $76.9 million of butane in 2024 (144.4 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $50.5M | 66% |
| Senegal | $24.8M | 32% |
| Togo | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Benin | $159K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana butane imports (HS 2711.13): 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 2711.13: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.
Common questions
What is the value of butane imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported butane worth $87.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($84.4 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.92 per kg in 2024, 1951% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of butane to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.4 million in 2017 to $87.3 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $202.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export butane?
Yes. Ghana exported $76.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Senegal and Togo. That compares with imports of $87.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for butane?
The HS code for butane is subheading 2711.13. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 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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