Crude palm kernel or babassu oil exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $3.8 million of crude palm kernel or babassu oil in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
Where Ghana exports crude palm kernel or babassu oil to
Germany alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 64% |
| India | $707K | 18% |
| Uganda | $354K | 9.2% |
| Morocco | $283K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $45K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana crude palm kernel or babassu oil exports (HS 1513.21): 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 1513.21: Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm kernel or babassu oil exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported crude palm kernel or babassu oil worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 73 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude palm kernel or babassu oil from Ghana?
Germany was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (18%) and Uganda (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of crude palm kernel or babassu oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of crude palm kernel or babassu oil from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm kernel or babassu oil?
The HS code for crude palm kernel or babassu oil is subheading 1513.21. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1513 page.
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