Denatured alcohol imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of denatured alcohol by Ghana reached $3.5 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 730% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $427K | 382 t |
| 2022 | $197K | 137 t |
| 2021 | $601K | 447 t |
| 2020 | $529K | 474 t |
| 2019 | $313K | 270 t |
| 2018 | $305K | 275 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Ghana imports denatured alcohol from
United States alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 91% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $66K | 1.9% |
| France | $52K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $49K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $31K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.02, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana denatured alcohol imports (HS 2207.20): 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 2207.20: Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of denatured alcohol imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported denatured alcohol worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 730% on 2023.
Which countries supply denatured alcohol to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (3%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of denatured alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of denatured alcohol to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $886 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for denatured alcohol?
The HS code for denatured alcohol is subheading 2207.20. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
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