Malt imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt by Ghana reached $12.7 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 23.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 18.7K t |
Where Ghana imports malt from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $9.4M | 74% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $714K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $19K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1107
| 1107.10 | Malt: not roasted | 100% |
| 1107.20 | Roasted malt | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana malt imports (HS 1107): 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 1107: Malt; whether or not roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of malt imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported malt worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt to Ghana?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt?
The HS code for malt is heading 1107. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1107.10 (99% of the value) and 1107.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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