Cocoa paste exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cocoa paste by Ghana reached $702.0 million in 2024 (103.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 103 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $702.0M | 103.9K t |
| 2023 | $446.0M | 126.9K t |
| 2022 | $490.9M | 156.8K t |
| 2021 | $524.2M | 166.4K t |
| 2020 | $419.6M | 146.4K t |
| 2019 | $540.1M | 191.0K t |
| 2018 | $537.8M | 186.4K t |
| 2017 | $405.1M | 140.7K t |
Where Ghana exports cocoa paste to
Most of it went to Netherlands (12%), Poland (12%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $84.0M | 12% |
| Poland | $82.8M | 12% |
| United States | $60.4M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $50.0M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $48.9M | 7% |
| Japan | $47.2M | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $34.3M | 4.9% |
| Estonia | $33.1M | 4.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $28.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $21.8M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 1803
| 1803.10 | Cocoa: paste, not defatted | 87% |
| 1803.20 | Defatted cocoa paste | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1803.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.76 per kg, close to the world average of $6.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa paste imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $370 thousand of cocoa paste in 2024 (135 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $219K | 59% |
| Singapore | $152K | 41% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cocoa paste exports (HS 1803): 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 1803: Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa paste exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported cocoa paste worth $702.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 103 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa paste from Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($84.0 million), followed by Poland (12%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa paste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.76 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cocoa paste from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $405.1 million in 2017 to $702.0 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $508.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also import cocoa paste?
Yes. Ghana imported $370 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cote d'Ivoire and Singapore. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $701.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa paste?
The HS code for cocoa paste is heading 1803. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1803.10 (87% of the value) and 1803.20 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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