Ice cream exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ice cream by Ghana reached $3.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 344% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $865K | 422 t |
| 2018 | $273K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Ghana exports ice cream to
One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.8M | 82% |
| Benin | $408K | 12% |
| Burkina Faso | $130K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $53K | 1.6% |
| Togo | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 76% below the world average of $3.66, 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.
Ice cream imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $913 thousand of ice cream in 2024 (218 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Moldova (48%), United Kingdom (18%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Moldova grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Moldova | $442K | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 18% |
| France | $114K | 13% |
| Portugal | $52K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $47K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $42K | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $30K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $16K | 1.8% |
| United States | $3K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana ice cream exports (HS 2105): 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 2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of ice cream exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported ice cream worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy ice cream from Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Benin (12%) and Burkina Faso (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of ice cream per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $3.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ice cream from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also import ice cream?
Yes. Ghana imported $913 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Moldova, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ice cream?
The HS code for ice cream is heading 2105. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2105.00. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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