Dried legumes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried legumes by Ghana reached $3.3 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.5 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 | $3.3M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $25K | 15 t |
Where Ghana imports dried legumes from
One supplier dominates: Niger accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $3.0M | 89% |
| India | $122K | 3.7% |
| Lebanon | $118K | 3.5% |
| Nigeria | $44K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.1% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 67% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 18% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 5.6% |
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 3.1% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 2.9% |
| 0713.40 | Dried lentils | 1.2% |
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 0.8% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 74% below the world average of $0.80, 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.
Dried legumes exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.0 million of dried legumes in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $758K | 75% |
| United States | $120K | 12% |
| India | $52K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $37K | 3.7% |
| Togo | $8K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $6K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana dried legumes imports (HS 0713): 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: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported dried legumes worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried legumes to Ghana?
Niger was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (4%) and Lebanon (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried legumes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export dried legumes?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and India. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0713.33 (67% of the value) and 0713.35 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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