Glutamic acid imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported glutamic acid worth $9.5 million (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $9.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana imports glutamic acid from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 81% |
| Taiwan | $879K | 9.2% |
| Indonesia | $615K | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $182K | 1.9% |
| India | $90K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.38, 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 glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): 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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported glutamic acid worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Taiwan (9%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glutamic acid to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 405%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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