Defatted cocoa paste exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $89.5 million of defatted cocoa paste in 2024 (24.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 74 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $154.3 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 | $89.5M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $92.2M | 35.6K t |
| 2022 | $112.7M | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $114.0M | 50.6K t |
| 2020 | $61.4M | 41.9K t |
| 2019 | $142.2M | 68.4K t |
| 2018 | $154.3M | 72.5K t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 33.1K t |
Where Ghana exports defatted cocoa paste to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (27%), United States (22%), Brazil (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $23.9M | 27% |
| United States | $20.0M | 22% |
| Brazil | $15.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $5.6M | 6.3% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Estonia | $702K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, close to the world average of $3.63.
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 defatted cocoa paste exports (HS 1803.20): 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 1803.20: Cocoa: paste, wholly or partly defatted.
Common questions
What is the value of defatted cocoa paste exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported defatted cocoa paste worth $89.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 74 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy defatted cocoa paste from Ghana?
Spain was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Brazil (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average export price of defatted cocoa paste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of defatted cocoa paste from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.1 million in 2017 to $89.5 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $154.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for defatted cocoa paste?
The HS code for defatted cocoa paste is subheading 1803.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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