Maize imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported maize worth $35.9 million (152.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 166% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $35.9M | 152.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 29.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 65.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 100.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 58.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
Where Ghana imports maize from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $18.1M | 50% |
| Brazil | $11.9M | 33% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 9.3% |
| India | $959K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $886K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $511K | 1.4% |
| Serbia | $149K | 0.4% |
| France | $62K | 0.2% |
| United States | $12K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 83% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maize exports from Ghana
Exports of maize by Ghana reached $299 thousand in 2024 (896 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (32%), United States (23%), Burkina Faso (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+852% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $96K | 32% |
| United States | $70K | 23% |
| Burkina Faso | $60K | 20% |
| Togo | $39K | 13% |
| South Africa | $24K | 8% |
| Canada | $9K | 3.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported maize worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 166% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Ghana?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Brazil (33%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, an increase of 728%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export maize?
Yes. Ghana exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (83% of the value) and 1005.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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