Fatty acid exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported fatty acid worth $3.5 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.2 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 | $3.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.5K t |
Where Ghana exports fatty acid to
Most of it went to Spain (43%), Angola (29%), Ireland (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 43% |
| Angola | $1.0M | 29% |
| Ireland | $423K | 12% |
| Nigeria | $192K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $181K | 5.1% |
| India | $78K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $76K | 2.1% |
| Togo | $48K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 70% |
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 25% |
| 3823.12 | Oleic acid | 5.1% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.24, 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.
Fatty acid imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported fatty acid worth $1.4 million (903 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (39%), China (19%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $535K | 39% |
| China | $263K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $167K | 12% |
| Indonesia | $124K | 9% |
| Thailand | $82K | 6% |
| Portugal | $80K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $42K | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $24K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 1.3% |
| Mauritania | $14K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana fatty acid exports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported fatty acid worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy fatty acid from Ghana?
Spain was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Angola (29%) and Ireland (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average export price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fatty acid from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also import fatty acid?
Yes. Ghana imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Malaysia. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3823.19 (70% of the value) and 3823.11 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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