Glucose syrup imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported glucose syrup worth $9.4 million (17.2 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $9.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 7.4K t |
Where Ghana imports glucose syrup from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.8M | 51% |
| India | $2.5M | 27% |
| Egypt | $928K | 9.9% |
| China | $764K | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $348K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.70, 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 glucose syrup imports (HS 1702.30): 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 1702.30: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of glucose syrup imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported glucose syrup worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply glucose syrup to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (27%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of glucose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glucose syrup to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glucose syrup?
The HS code for glucose syrup is subheading 1702.30. 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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