Margarine (solid) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of margarine (solid) by Ghana reached $42.4 million in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more 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 | $42.4M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2022 | $49.0M | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $52.5M | 49.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 44.5K t |
| 2019 | $40.1M | 40.6K t |
| 2018 | $49.5M | 38.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.8M | 37.0K t |
Where Ghana imports margarine (solid) from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $31.3M | 74% |
| Indonesia | $9.6M | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $839K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $326K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $80K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $70K | 0.2% |
| France | $64K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $55K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $52K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine (solid) exports from Ghana
Exports of margarine (solid) by Ghana reached $10.2 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $5.5M | 54% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.4M | 44% |
| Niger | $91K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $79K | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana margarine (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported margarine (solid) worth $42.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by Indonesia (23%) and Cote d'Ivoire (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.8 million in 2017 to $42.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $52.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export margarine (solid)?
Yes. Ghana exported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire and Niger. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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