Chloride imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $9.1 million of chloride in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.2 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 | $9.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 4.5K t |
Where Ghana imports chloride from
Denmark alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $7.1M | 78% |
| Egypt | $535K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $463K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $332K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $197K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $146K | 1.6% |
| China | $132K | 1.5% |
| India | $124K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 80% |
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 7.3% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 5.6% |
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 3.6% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 2.6% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 0.5% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 0.2% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 244% above the world average of $0.59. 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 chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported chloride worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Ghana?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 244% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 374%. The peak was 2022 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2827.32 (80% of the value) and 2827.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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