Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $44.3 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (144.9 thousand tonnes). That is 68% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $259.1 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 | $44.3M | 144.9K t |
| 2023 | $138.1M | 251.7K t |
| 2022 | $259.1M | 331.4K t |
| 2021 | $73.7M | 238.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 232.7K t |
| 2019 | $70.5M | 238.0K t |
| 2018 | $49.9M | 179.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 132.5K t |
Where Ghana imports nitrogen fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (23%), Egypt (19%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 61% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 17% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 12% |
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 6.3% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 2.3% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.6% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 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.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.6 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.1M | 70% |
| Mauritania | $375K | 23% |
| Benin | $112K | 6.8% |
| Gambia | $9K | 0.6% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $44.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Ghana?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.32 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 fertilizer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $44.3 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $259.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $42.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3102.30 (61% of the value) and 3102.21 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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