Frozen yellowfin tuna imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $5.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.0 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 | $5.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 6.5K t |
Where Ghana imports frozen yellowfin tuna from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.7M | 80% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 20% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen yellowfin tuna exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $1.4 million (595 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $974K | 72% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $256K | 19% |
| Spain | $130K | 9.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana frozen yellowfin tuna imports (HS 0303.42): 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 0303.42: Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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 yellowfin tuna imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen yellowfin tuna to Ghana?
France was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Spain (20%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen yellowfin tuna to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export frozen yellowfin tuna?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Cote d'Ivoire and Spain. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna is subheading 0303.42. 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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