Chocolate exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of chocolate by Ghana reached $20.8 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $34.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $499K | 165 t |
Where Ghana exports chocolate to
Nigeria alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $16.8M | 81% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 11% |
| United States | $813K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $176K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $133K | 0.6% |
| Togo | $122K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $115K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $102K | 0.5% |
| India | $26K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 82% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 7.5% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 6% |
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 4.3% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 46% below the world average of $6.27, 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.
Chocolate imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $7.4 million of chocolate in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (27%), Turkey (20%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 20% |
| India | $897K | 12% |
| Italy | $570K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $489K | 6.7% |
| Lebanon | $290K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $272K | 3.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $254K | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $155K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $148K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana chocolate exports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported chocolate worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy chocolate from Ghana?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of chocolate from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $499 thousand in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $34.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also import chocolate?
Yes. Ghana imported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and India. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1806.10 (82% of the value) and 1806.20 (8%).
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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