Cyanide imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cyanide by Ghana reached $28.0 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $81.6 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 | $28.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $81.6M | 36.5K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 25.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $42.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 4.0K t |
Where Ghana imports cyanide from
Most of the value came from South Korea (42%), China (17%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $11.7M | 42% |
| China | $4.7M | 17% |
| United States | $4.3M | 15% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $618K | 2.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $308K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 100% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides (non-sodium) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cyanide exports from Ghana
Exports of cyanide by Ghana reached $2.5 million in 2024 (742 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.5M | 100% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cyanide imports (HS 2837): 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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cyanide worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to Ghana?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cyanide to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. The peak was 2023 at $81.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export cyanide?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire and Tanzania. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2837.11 (100% of the value) and 2837.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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