Cocoa beans exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $1.46 billion of cocoa beans in 2024 (294.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 137 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $1.84 billion.
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 | $1.46B | 294.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.32B | 442.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.48B | 467.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.75B | 586.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.36B | 486.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.61B | 618.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.84B | 746.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 586.5K t |
Where Ghana exports cocoa beans to
Most of it went to France (14%), Netherlands (13%), Japan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $206.2M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $194.8M | 13% |
| Japan | $146.0M | 10% |
| United States | $128.5M | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $128.1M | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $96.1M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $80.7M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $80.7M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $72.4M | 5% |
| Singapore | $49.0M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa beans imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $54.1 million of cocoa beans in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Nigeria accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $43.9M | 81% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.5M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 6.3% |
| United States | $3.3M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cocoa beans exports (HS 1801): 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 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported cocoa beans worth $1.46 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 137 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa beans from Ghana?
France was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($206.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cocoa beans from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.62 billion in 2017 to $1.46 billion in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $1.84 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.56 billion a year.
Does Ghana also import cocoa beans?
Yes. Ghana imported $54.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire and Germany. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.41 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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