Butter and dairy spreads imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $5.9 million of butter and dairy spreads in 2024 (808 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.1 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 | $5.9M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 892 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 940 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Ghana imports butter and dairy spreads from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $3.2M | 54% |
| France | $1.2M | 21% |
| Ireland | $538K | 9.1% |
| Denmark | $445K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $174K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $109K | 1.8% |
| India | $55K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $48K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $27K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 63% |
| 0405.10 | Butter | 36% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spread | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.31 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter and dairy spreads exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported butter and dairy spreads worth $618 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $615K | 100% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
| Estonia | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana butter and dairy spreads imports (HS 0405): 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: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported butter and dairy spreads worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Ghana?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (21%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.31 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter and dairy spreads to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export butter and dairy spreads?
Yes. Ghana exported $618 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Australia and Niger. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0405.90 (63% of the value) and 0405.10 (36%).
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