Frozen mackerel imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen mackerel by Ghana reached $111.3 million in 2024 (80.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 181 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $141.2 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 | $111.3M | 80.4K t |
| 2023 | $112.6M | 108.5K t |
| 2022 | $115.9M | 104.9K t |
| 2021 | $141.2M | 122.5K t |
| 2020 | $77.3M | 69.5K t |
| 2019 | $80.5M | 106.5K t |
| 2018 | $117.8M | 126.5K t |
| 2017 | $79.9M | 80.4K t |
Where Ghana imports frozen mackerel from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), South Korea (21%), Ireland (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.8M | 40% |
| South Korea | $23.4M | 21% |
| Ireland | $15.4M | 14% |
| Norway | $9.8M | 8.8% |
| Peru | $6.9M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 3% |
| Mauritania | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $734K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
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 mackerel imports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported frozen mackerel worth $111.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 181 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($44.8 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and Ireland (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen mackerel to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.9 million in 2017 to $111.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $141.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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