Oil seeds (other species) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil seeds (other species) by Ghana reached $13.0 million in 2024 (49.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 70% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.3 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 | $13.0M | 49.5K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 145.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 143.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 62.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 58.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 32.6K t |
Where Ghana imports oil seeds (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $10.2M | 78% |
| Togo | $2.1M | 16% |
| Nigeria | $283K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $241K | 1.9% |
| Benin | $112K | 0.9% |
| Niger | $41K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 85% below the world average of $1.76, 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.
Oil seeds (other species) exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $33.2 million of oil seeds (other species) in 2024 (56.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 151 countries for exports of this product. India alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $33.1M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0% |
| Togo | $10K | 0% |
| China | $9K | 0% |
| Germany | $8K | 0% |
| Australia | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Barbados | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana oil seeds (other species) imports (HS 1207.99): 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 1207.99: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seeds (other species) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported oil seeds (other species) worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil seeds (other species) to Ghana?
Burkina Faso was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Togo (16%) and Nigeria (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 731% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil seeds (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 85% 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 oil seeds (other species) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export oil seeds (other species)?
Yes. Ghana exported $33.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United Kingdom and Togo. That compares with imports of $13.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for oil seeds (other species)?
The HS code for oil seeds (other species) is subheading 1207.99. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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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