Butter imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported butter worth $2.2 million (258 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.7 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 | 258 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 366 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 502 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 411 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 650 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 438 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 350 t |
Where Ghana imports butter from
The largest suppliers were France (38%), Ireland (23%), Denmark (21%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $814K | 38% |
| Ireland | $499K | 23% |
| Denmark | $445K | 21% |
| Belgium | $166K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $104K | 4.8% |
| Lebanon | $45K | 2.1% |
| Ukraine | $27K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $26K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, 24% above the world average of $6.72. 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.
Butter exports from Ghana
Exports of butter by Ghana reached $616 thousand in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $615K | 100% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
| Estonia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana butter imports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported butter worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to Ghana?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($814 thousand), followed by Ireland (23%) and Denmark (21%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butter to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export butter?
Yes. Ghana exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and Denmark. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 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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