Frozen skipjack tuna imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.6 million of frozen skipjack tuna in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.1 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 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 7.2K t |
Where Ghana imports frozen skipjack tuna from
Spain alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 92% |
| France | $274K | 7.6% |
| India | $26K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen skipjack tuna exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported frozen skipjack tuna worth $1.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana frozen skipjack tuna imports (HS 0303.43): 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 0303.43: Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, 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 skipjack tuna imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported frozen skipjack tuna worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 109 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen skipjack tuna to Ghana?
Spain was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (8%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen skipjack tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.48 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 skipjack tuna to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export frozen skipjack tuna?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen skipjack tuna?
The HS code for frozen skipjack tuna is subheading 0303.43. 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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