Legume and root flour exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported legume and root flour worth $7.4 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $7.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Ghana exports legume and root flour to
Most of it went to United States (34%), United Kingdom (30%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $777K | 11% |
| Canada | $727K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $472K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $142K | 1.9% |
| France | $120K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $82K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $74K | 1% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1106
| 1106.20 | Root vegetable flour | 70% |
| 1106.30 | Fruit and nut flour | 26% |
| 1106.10 | Legume flour | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1106.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.96, 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.
Legume and root flour imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $285 thousand of legume and root flour in 2024 (220 tonnes). Most of the value came from Egypt (46%), United States (18%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $131K | 46% |
| United States | $50K | 18% |
| India | $45K | 16% |
| Peru | $43K | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana legume and root flour exports (HS 1106): 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 1106: Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8.
Common questions
What is the value of legume and root flour exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported legume and root flour worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy legume and root flour from Ghana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (30%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average export price of legume and root flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of legume and root flour from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also import legume and root flour?
Yes. Ghana imported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, the United States and India. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for legume and root flour?
The HS code for legume and root flour is heading 1106. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1106.20 (70% of the value) and 1106.30 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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