Disinfectant imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported disinfectant worth $4.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.1 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 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 527 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 413 t |
Where Ghana imports disinfectant from
The largest suppliers were Nigeria (48%), South Africa (16%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1.9M | 48% |
| South Africa | $635K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $449K | 11% |
| Spain | $401K | 9.9% |
| India | $122K | 3% |
| United States | $117K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $105K | 2.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $103K | 2.6% |
| France | $50K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
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 disinfectant imports (HS 3808.94): 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 3808.94: Disinfectants: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of disinfectant imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported disinfectant worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply disinfectant to Ghana?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of disinfectant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of disinfectant to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2021 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for disinfectant?
The HS code for disinfectant is subheading 3808.94. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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