Cocoa butter exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported cocoa butter worth $416.2 million (45.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 132 countries for exports of this product. That is 65% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $416.2M | 45.8K t |
| 2023 | $252.0M | 54.6K t |
| 2022 | $273.5M | 63.5K t |
| 2021 | $341.7M | 70.3K t |
| 2020 | $322.9M | 54.8K t |
| 2019 | $343.4M | 65.5K t |
| 2018 | $313.2M | 57.2K t |
| 2017 | $284.1M | 51.5K t |
Where Ghana exports cocoa butter to
Most of it went to Netherlands (49%), France (35%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $204.6M | 49% |
| France | $146.8M | 35% |
| Germany | $19.5M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16.9M | 4.1% |
| United States | $13.8M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $2.3M | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $458K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.08 per kg, close to the world average of $10.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa butter imports to Ghana
Imports of cocoa butter by Ghana reached $2.2 million in 2024 (254 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.2M | 96% |
| Belgium | $91K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cocoa butter exports (HS 1804): 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 1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa butter exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported cocoa butter worth $416.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 132 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa butter from Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($204.6 million), followed by France (35%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa butter per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.08 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $10.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cocoa butter from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $284.1 million in 2017 to $416.2 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $318.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also import cocoa butter?
Yes. Ghana imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cote d'Ivoire, Belgium and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $413.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa butter?
The HS code for cocoa butter is heading 1804. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1804.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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