Ethyl alcohol imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported ethyl alcohol worth $62.8 million (81.8 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 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 | $62.8M | 81.8K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 55.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.0M | 61.8K t |
| 2021 | $56.2M | 63.7K t |
| 2020 | $68.4M | 97.3K t |
| 2019 | $41.6M | 66.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 53.8K t |
| 2017 | $46.7M | 65.9K t |
Where Ghana imports ethyl alcohol from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (43%), Pakistan (33%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $27.2M | 43% |
| Pakistan | $20.7M | 33% |
| United States | $6.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| India | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| France | $959K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $44K | 0.1% |
| China | $24K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 94% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.97, 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.
Ethyl alcohol exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $428 thousand of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (644 tonnes). Benin alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $413K | 97% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 3.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported ethyl alcohol worth $62.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Ghana?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by Pakistan (33%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.7 million in 2017 to $62.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $68.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Ghana exported $428 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $62.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (94% of the value) and 2207.20 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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