Nitrogen compound imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported nitrogen compound worth $6.7 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.0 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 | $6.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 4.4K t |
Where Ghana imports nitrogen compound from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 56% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 21% |
| Hungary | $581K | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $550K | 8.2% |
| India | $335K | 5% |
| South Africa | $75K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 99% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds (other) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana nitrogen compound imports (HS 2929): 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 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported nitrogen compound worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen compound to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Japan (21%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen compound to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
The HS code for nitrogen compound is heading 2929. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2929.10 (99% of the value) and 2929.90 (1%).
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