Desiccated coconut exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $8.7 million of desiccated coconut in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.7 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 | $8.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 720 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 805 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 587 t |
Where Ghana exports desiccated coconut to
One buyer market dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $4.5M | 51% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $366K | 4.2% |
| France | $346K | 4% |
| Italy | $185K | 2.1% |
| Israel | $74K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $59K | 0.7% |
| United States | $45K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
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 desiccated coconut exports (HS 0801.11): 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 0801.11: Nuts, edible: coconuts, desiccated.
Common questions
What is the value of desiccated coconut exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported desiccated coconut worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy desiccated coconut from Ghana?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Germany (22%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average export price of desiccated coconut per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of desiccated coconut from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2021 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for desiccated coconut?
The HS code for desiccated coconut is subheading 0801.11. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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