Flour preparations (other) exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported flour preparations (other) worth $9.2 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.3 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 | $9.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana exports flour preparations (other) to
Most of it went to Senegal (46%), Cote d'Ivoire (22%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $4.3M | 46% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.0M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $416K | 4.5% |
| United States | $363K | 3.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $300K | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $103K | 1.1% |
| Madagascar | $103K | 1.1% |
| Benin | $102K | 1.1% |
| Niger | $45K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
Flour preparations (other) imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported flour preparations (other) worth $66.5 million (44.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Malaysia (31%), Ireland (26%), Singapore (14%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $20.6M | 31% |
| Ireland | $17.3M | 26% |
| Singapore | $9.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 8.2% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $723K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $490K | 0.7% |
| United States | $480K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $376K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana flour preparations (other) exports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported flour preparations (other) worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy flour preparations (other) from Ghana?
Senegal was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (22%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average export price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of flour preparations (other) from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. The peak was 2023 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also import flour preparations (other)?
Yes. Ghana imported $66.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Ireland and Singapore. That compares with exports of $9.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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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