Live plants exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported live plants worth $4.6 million (671 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 130% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.5 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 | $4.6M | 671 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 827 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 651 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 159 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 701 t |
| 2018 | $766K | 120 t |
| 2017 | $13K | 3 t |
Where Ghana exports live plants to
Netherlands alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 86% |
| Kenya | $463K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $177K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 100% |
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 169% above the world average of $2.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live plants imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $568 thousand of live plants in 2024 (489 tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (32%), Cote d'Ivoire (22%), Netherlands (19%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+351% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $184K | 32% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $125K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 19% |
| Israel | $52K | 9.2% |
| Thailand | $19K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $15K | 2.7% |
| Togo | $15K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $9K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 1.5% |
| India | $8K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana live plants exports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported live plants worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 671 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy live plants from Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Kenya (10%) and Zimbabwe (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of live plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 169% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of live plants from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also import live plants?
Yes. Ghana imported $568 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Cote d'Ivoire and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (100% of the value) and 0602.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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