Cocoa powder exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported cocoa powder worth $109.7 million (27.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $139.1 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 | $109.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $139.1M | 45.2K t |
| 2022 | $122.7M | 44.3K t |
| 2021 | $132.3M | 53.8K t |
| 2020 | $102.1M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $89.4M | 47.9K t |
| 2018 | $89.7M | 48.8K t |
| 2017 | $84.5M | 39.4K t |
Where Ghana exports cocoa powder to
Most of it went to Netherlands (45%), United States (13%), Singapore (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $49.1M | 45% |
| United States | $14.5M | 13% |
| Singapore | $7.1M | 6.4% |
| China | $6.5M | 5.9% |
| Ukraine | $3.6M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $2.5M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa powder imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported cocoa powder worth $2.4 million (529 tonnes). Most of the value came from Cote d'Ivoire (28%), Turkey (26%), Indonesia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $669K | 28% |
| Turkey | $613K | 26% |
| Indonesia | $437K | 18% |
| Germany | $421K | 18% |
| Malaysia | $244K | 10% |
| Sri Lanka | $12K | 0.5% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cocoa powder exports (HS 1805): 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 1805: Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa powder exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported cocoa powder worth $109.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 142 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa powder from Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($49.1 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cocoa powder from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $84.5 million in 2017 to $109.7 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $139.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $108.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also import cocoa powder?
Yes. Ghana imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cote d'Ivoire, Turkey and Indonesia. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $107.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa powder?
The HS code for cocoa powder is heading 1805. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1805.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1805 page.
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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