Citrus fruit exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported citrus fruit worth $2.4 million (20.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.6 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 | $2.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 27.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 31.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $732K | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $748K | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $167K | 1.4K t |
Where Ghana exports citrus fruit to
Cote d'Ivoire alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.3M | 94% |
| Burkina Faso | $77K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 1% |
| Togo | $8K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0805
| 0805.10 | Oranges | 97% |
| 0805.50 | Lemons and limes | 2.1% |
| 0805.21 | Mandarins | 0.3% |
| 0805.90 | Citrus fruit (other varieties) | 0.2% |
| 0805.40 | Grapefruit and pomelos | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0805.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 88% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
Citrus fruit imports to Ghana
Imports of citrus fruit by Ghana reached $1.2 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (46%), Egypt (22%), Morocco (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $533K | 46% |
| Egypt | $254K | 22% |
| Morocco | $224K | 19% |
| Spain | $56K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $19K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 0.8% |
| China | $7K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana citrus fruit exports (HS 0805): 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 0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported citrus fruit worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy citrus fruit from Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Burkina Faso (3%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average export price of citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of citrus fruit from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $167 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also import citrus fruit?
Yes. Ghana imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Egypt and Morocco. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit?
The HS code for citrus fruit is heading 0805. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0805.10 (97% of the value) and 0805.50 (2%).
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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