Edible nuts exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported edible nuts worth $214.3 million (175.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $565.8 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 | $214.3M | 175.7K t |
| 2023 | $565.8M | 481.2K t |
| 2022 | $559.9M | 404.2K t |
| 2021 | $546.4M | 441.1K t |
| 2020 | $368.1M | 306.9K t |
| 2019 | $467.2M | 387.5K t |
| 2018 | $494.0M | 256.0K t |
| 2017 | $115.2M | 49.6K t |
Where Ghana exports edible nuts to
India alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $183.3M | 86% |
| United States | $5.0M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 2.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.5M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 1% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $807K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0801
| 0801.31 | Cashew nuts (in shell) | 86% |
| 0801.32 | Shelled cashew nuts | 8.9% |
| 0801.11 | Desiccated coconut | 4.1% |
| 0801.19 | Coconut (fresh or dried) | 0.5% |
| 0801.12 | Whole coconuts | 0.4% |
| 0801.22 | Shelled brazil nuts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.62, 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.
Edible nuts imports to Ghana
Imports of edible nuts by Ghana reached $3.8 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.0M | 52% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 33% |
| Nigeria | $495K | 13% |
| India | $28K | 0.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $13K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana edible nuts exports (HS 0801): 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: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of edible nuts exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported edible nuts worth $214.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible nuts from Ghana?
India was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($183.3 million), followed by the United States (2%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of edible nuts from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $115.2 million in 2017 to $214.3 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $565.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $416.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also import edible nuts?
Yes. Ghana imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $210.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible nuts?
The HS code for edible nuts is heading 0801. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0801.31 (86% of the value) and 0801.32 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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