Essential oil imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported essential oil worth $2.6 million (175 tonnes). Value rose 85% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.6M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 213 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 409 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 170 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 299 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 259 t |
Where Ghana imports essential oil from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 82% |
| China | $228K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $60K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $32K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.90 | Essential oil extract | 72% |
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 11% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoid | 11% |
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 2.5% |
| 3301.13 | Lemon essential oil | 1.2% |
| 3301.24 | Peppermint essential oil | 1.2% |
| 3301.12 | Orange essential oil | 0.9% |
| 3301.25 | Mint essential oil | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.92 per kg, 37% below the world average of $23.68, 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 essential oil imports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported essential oil worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (9%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.92 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3301.90 (72% of the value) and 3301.29 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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