Frozen fish imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported frozen fish worth $289.3 million (249.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $422.0 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 | $289.3M | 249.2K t |
| 2023 | $293.3M | 265.3K t |
| 2022 | $327.1M | 324.0K t |
| 2021 | $422.0M | 409.7K t |
| 2020 | $177.7M | 182.8K t |
| 2019 | $265.4M | 378.4K t |
| 2018 | $303.2M | 343.0K t |
| 2017 | $148.9M | 131.3K t |
Where Ghana imports frozen fish from
Most of the value came from China (18%), Morocco (16%), Peru (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.9M | 18% |
| Morocco | $46.4M | 16% |
| Peru | $44.7M | 15% |
| Mauritania | $31.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $25.3M | 8.7% |
| Chile | $22.7M | 7.8% |
| Ireland | $15.8M | 5.5% |
| Norway | $9.8M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $5.2M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 39% |
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 27% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 15% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 5.7% |
| 0303.19 | Frozen salmonidae (other) | 3.5% |
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 2.1% |
| 0303.42 | Frozen yellowfin tuna | 2% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.06, 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.
Frozen fish exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $8.6 million of frozen fish in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7.2M | 84% |
| Italy | $974K | 11% |
| Spain | $308K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $58K | 0.7% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported frozen fish worth $289.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($50.9 million), followed by Morocco (16%) and Peru (15%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen fish to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148.9 million in 2017 to $289.3 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $422.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $278.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export frozen fish?
Yes. Ghana exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Italy and Spain. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $280.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0303.54 (38% of the value) and 0303.55 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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