Fresh onions imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported fresh onions worth $9.1 million (36.1 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $52.2 million.
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 | $9.1M | 36.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 90.2K t |
| 2020 | $52.2M | 86.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.6M | 83.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 64.7K t |
| 2017 | $575K | 2.0K t |
Where Ghana imports fresh onions from
The largest suppliers were Niger (45%), Burkina Faso (37%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $4.1M | 45% |
| Burkina Faso | $3.3M | 37% |
| Egypt | $783K | 8.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $327K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $209K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $110K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $103K | 1.1% |
| China | $90K | 1% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 51% below the world average of $0.51, 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.
Fresh onions exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.3 million of fresh onions in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $734K | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $364K | 28% |
| Ireland | $104K | 7.9% |
| Canada | $41K | 3.1% |
| France | $38K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $15K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana fresh onions imports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported fresh onions worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Ghana?
Niger was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Burkina Faso (37%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 622% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh onions to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $575 thousand in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $52.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export fresh onions?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United Kingdom and Ireland. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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