Mineral substances imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.2 million of mineral substances in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 million.
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 | $2.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 140.2K t |
| 2019 | $872K | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $789K | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $354K | 3.2K t |
Where Ghana imports mineral substances from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 50% |
| Germany | $910K | 41% |
| South Africa | $114K | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $43K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $33K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2530
| 2530.90 | Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | 60% |
| 2530.20 | Natural magnesium sulfate | 35% |
| 2530.10 | Perlite and vermiculite | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
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 mineral substances imports (HS 2530): 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 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral substances imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported mineral substances worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral substances to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (41%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral substances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral substances to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $354 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 534%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral substances?
The HS code for mineral substances is heading 2530. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2530.90 (60% of the value) and 2530.20 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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