Coffee exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $3.0 million of coffee in 2024 (745 tonnes). That is 1414% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 124% 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 | $3.0M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $199K | 173 t |
| 2022 | $401K | 219 t |
| 2021 | $140K | 82 t |
| 2020 | $367K | 158 t |
| 2019 | $846K | 333 t |
| 2018 | $130K | 195 t |
| 2017 | $11K | 2 t |
Where Ghana exports coffee to
The largest buyer markets were India (20%), Morocco (15%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $610K | 20% |
| Morocco | $451K | 15% |
| Germany | $419K | 14% |
| Bulgaria | $394K | 13% |
| Poland | $338K | 11% |
| Belgium | $225K | 7.5% |
| Ukraine | $213K | 7.1% |
| France | $173K | 5.8% |
| Lebanon | $130K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $40K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 98% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 2% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 0% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 26% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Coffee imports to Ghana
Imports of coffee by Ghana reached $2.3 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). Switzerland alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 66% |
| Italy | $475K | 20% |
| Lebanon | $138K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $101K | 4.3% |
| France | $24K | 1% |
| Canada | $24K | 1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana coffee exports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported coffee worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy coffee from Ghana?
India was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($610 thousand), followed by Morocco (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coffee from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $637 thousand a year.
Does Ghana also import coffee?
Yes. Ghana imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Italy and Lebanon. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $662 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (98% of the value) and 0901.21 (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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