Crustaceans exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported crustaceans worth $2.3 million (116 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.1 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 | $2.3M | 116 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 200 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 270 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 369 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 285 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 532 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 116 t |
Where Ghana exports crustaceans to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 89% |
| Thailand | $96K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $92K | 3.9% |
| United States | $62K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.31 | Fresh rock lobster | 80% |
| 0306.39 | Fresh crustaceans (other) | 11% |
| 0306.95 | Smoked shrimp | 4.5% |
| 0306.11 | Frozen cooked rock lobster | 3% |
| 0306.19 | Frozen cooked crustaceans (other) | 1.6% |
| 0306.99 | Crustaceans: smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not, including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans | 0.5% |
| 0306.16 | Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp | 0% |
| 0306.35 | Fresh cold-water shrimp | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.21 per kg, 149% above the world average of $8.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crustaceans imports to Ghana
Imports of crustaceans by Ghana reached $1.9 million in 2024 (324 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (47%), France (44%), South Africa (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $881K | 47% |
| France | $819K | 44% |
| South Africa | $107K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana crustaceans exports (HS 0306): 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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported crustaceans worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Ghana?
China was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Thailand (4%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.21 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $8.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of crustaceans from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also import crustaceans?
Yes. Ghana imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, France and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $457 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0306.31 (80% of the value) and 0306.39 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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