Malt extract imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $71.7 million of malt extract in 2024 (45.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $71.7M | 45.5K t |
| 2023 | $70.6M | 45.3K t |
| 2022 | $72.7M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $69.9M | 43.4K t |
| 2020 | $65.7M | 42.9K t |
| 2019 | $48.8M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $42.8M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.9M | 22.4K t |
Where Ghana imports malt extract from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (29%), Ireland (25%), Singapore (14%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $20.6M | 29% |
| Ireland | $18.2M | 25% |
| Singapore | $10.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $723K | 1% |
| United States | $502K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 93% |
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 6.5% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Malt extract exports from Ghana
Exports of malt extract by Ghana reached $21.2 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (38%), Nigeria (25%), Cote d'Ivoire (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $8.0M | 38% |
| Nigeria | $5.2M | 25% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.4M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $449K | 2.1% |
| Niger | $406K | 1.9% |
| United States | $363K | 1.7% |
| Benin | $263K | 1.2% |
| Togo | $137K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported malt extract worth $71.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Ghana?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by Ireland (25%) and Singapore (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of malt extract to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.9 million in 2017 to $71.7 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $72.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export malt extract?
Yes. Ghana exported $21.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $50.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1901.90 (93% of the value) and 1901.10 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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