Hydrocarbon imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrocarbon by Ghana reached $92.3 million in 2024 (197.2 thousand tonnes). That is 109% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 124% 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 | $92.3M | 197.2K t |
| 2023 | $44.2M | 97.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 848 t |
| 2021 | $916K | 517 t |
| 2020 | $527K | 411 t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 73.8K t |
| 2018 | $574K | 196 t |
| 2017 | $331K | 222 t |
Where Ghana imports hydrocarbon from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91.1M | 99% |
| India | $863K | 0.9% |
| China | $236K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $52K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2901
| 2901.10 | Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons | 100% |
| 2901.29 | Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) | 0.2% |
| 2901.22 | Propene | 0% |
| 2901.21 | Ethylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.75, 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 hydrocarbon imports (HS 2901): 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 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hydrocarbon worth $92.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 197.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrocarbon to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($91.1 million), followed by India (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrocarbon to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $331 thousand in 2017 to $92.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon?
The HS code for hydrocarbon is heading 2901. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2901.10 (100% of the value) and 2901.29 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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