Corn starch imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported corn starch worth $3.5 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 3.2K t |
Where Ghana imports corn starch from
Most of the value came from Turkey (40%), Egypt (22%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 40% |
| Egypt | $761K | 22% |
| India | $704K | 20% |
| Brazil | $392K | 11% |
| Romania | $215K | 6.2% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
Corn starch exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported corn starch worth $214 thousand (141 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $193K | 90% |
| Romania | $14K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported corn starch worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 618% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn starch to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export corn starch?
Yes. Ghana exported $214 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Romania and the United Kingdom. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 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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