Insecticide imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported insecticide worth $59.3 million (21.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $81.8 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 | $59.3M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $77.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $70.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.8M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $73.0M | 26.4K t |
| 2019 | $76.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $77.3M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $66.2M | 21.1K t |
Where Ghana imports insecticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.0M | 73% |
| Denmark | $4.1M | 6.9% |
| India | $4.1M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| France | $705K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $675K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $659K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $526K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $67K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 70% below the world average of $9.25, 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.
Insecticide exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported insecticide worth $729 thousand (744 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $540K | 74% |
| Togo | $188K | 26% |
| Niger | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana insecticide imports (HS 3808.91): 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 3808.91: Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of insecticide imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported insecticide worth $59.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply insecticide to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($43.0 million), followed by Denmark (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $9.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insecticide to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.2 million in 2017 to $59.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $81.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export insecticide?
Yes. Ghana exported $729 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Togo and Niger. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $58.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for insecticide?
The HS code for insecticide is subheading 3808.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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