Dried kidney beans imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried kidney beans by Ghana reached $2.2 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 177% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 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 | $2.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $57K | 60 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Ghana imports dried kidney beans from
Niger alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $2.2M | 99% |
| India | $10K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 85% below the world average of $1.19, 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 dried kidney beans imports (HS 0713.33): 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 0713.33: Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried kidney beans imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported dried kidney beans worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried kidney beans to Ghana?
Niger was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (0%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried kidney beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried kidney beans to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried kidney beans?
The HS code for dried kidney beans is subheading 0713.33. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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