Fructose syrup imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fructose syrup by Ghana reached $3.8 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 3.4K t |
Where Ghana imports fructose syrup from
Turkey alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.0M | 77% |
| China | $871K | 23% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.59, 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 fructose syrup imports (HS 1702.60): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1702.60: Sugars: fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of fructose syrup imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported fructose syrup worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply fructose syrup to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (23%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of fructose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fructose syrup to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fructose syrup?
The HS code for fructose syrup is subheading 1702.60. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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