Ginger and spices imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported ginger and spices worth $8.6 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $8.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 893 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 672 t |
Where Ghana imports ginger and spices from
United States alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.2M | 72% |
| India | $1.8M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $126K | 1.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $125K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $84K | 1% |
| China | $35K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 73% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 18% |
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 6.1% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 1.9% |
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 0.7% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ginger and spices exports from Ghana
Exports of ginger and spices by Ghana reached $686 thousand in 2024 (486 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $357K | 52% |
| Spain | $111K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 11% |
| Canada | $57K | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 3.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $11K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $7K | 1% |
| France | $6K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana ginger and spices imports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported ginger and spices worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by India (20%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ginger and spices to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 296%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export ginger and spices?
Yes. Ghana exported $686 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0910.99 (73% of the value) and 0910.91 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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