Cigarettes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cigarettes by Ghana reached $11.2 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.2 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 | $11.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 356 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 192 t |
Where Ghana imports cigarettes from
Nigeria alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $10.3M | 92% |
| Belgium | $278K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $244K | 2.2% |
| Cyprus | $182K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $88K | 0.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $52K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $36K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 95% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 68% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cigarettes worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Ghana?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Belgium (2%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (95% of the value) and 2402.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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