Frozen blue whiting imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen blue whiting by Ghana reached $3.4 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 73 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $3.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $12K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $73K | 141 t |
| 2018 | $520K | 465 t |
| 2017 | $165K | 267 t |
Where Ghana imports frozen blue whiting from
Netherlands alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $329K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $80K | 2.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.87, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana frozen blue whiting imports (HS 0303.68): 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 0303.68: Fish: frozen, blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistius australis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen blue whiting imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported frozen blue whiting worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 73 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen blue whiting to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen blue whiting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen blue whiting to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen blue whiting?
The HS code for frozen blue whiting is subheading 0303.68. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0303 page.
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