Fragrance compound imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $54.7 million of fragrance compound in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 32% 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 | $54.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $58.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $46.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $49.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 4.7K t |
Where Ghana imports fragrance compound from
Most of the value came from Germany (17%), Ireland (17%), Egypt (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Senegal grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.3M | 17% |
| Ireland | $9.3M | 17% |
| Egypt | $7.1M | 13% |
| China | $5.9M | 11% |
| France | $4.3M | 7.9% |
| India | $4.0M | 7.3% |
| Senegal | $3.3M | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 3302
| 3302.10 | Food flavoring compound | 79% |
| 3302.90 | Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, 66% below the world average of $21.21, 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.
Fragrance compound exports from Ghana
Exports of fragrance compound by Ghana reached $485 thousand in 2024 (83 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $276K | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $179K | 37% |
| Burkina Faso | $26K | 5.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana fragrance compound imports (HS 3302): 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 3302: Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture.
Common questions
What is the value of fragrance compound imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported fragrance compound worth $54.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply fragrance compound to Ghana?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Ireland (17%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of fragrance compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $21.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fragrance compound to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $54.7 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $58.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export fragrance compound?
Yes. Ghana exported $485 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $54.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fragrance compound?
The HS code for fragrance compound is heading 3302. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3302.10 (79% of the value) and 3302.90 (21%).
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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