Hormone medicines (packaged) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $4.3 million (174 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.5 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 | $4.3M | 174 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 195 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 407 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 382 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 340 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 317 t |
Where Ghana imports hormone medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from India (28%), Italy (25%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 28% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 25% |
| Belgium | $539K | 12% |
| Kenya | $413K | 9.5% |
| Switzerland | $384K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $241K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $162K | 3.7% |
| China | $91K | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | $90K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.97 per kg, 93% below the world average of $378.99, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana hormone medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.39): 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 3004.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of hormone medicines (packaged) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone medicines (packaged) to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.97 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $378.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hormone medicines (packaged) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for hormone medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.39. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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