Olive oil imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported olive oil worth $6.3 million (720 tonnes). That is 53% 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 | $6.3M | 720 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 840 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 837 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 959 t |
Where Ghana imports olive oil from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (48%), Spain (37%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.0M | 48% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 37% |
| Turkey | $441K | 7% |
| Lebanon | $243K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.5% |
| France | $21K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.90 | Refined olive oil | 88% |
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, close to the world average of $8.13.
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 olive oil imports (HS 1509): 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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported olive oil worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply olive oil to Ghana?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Spain (37%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average import price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $8.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of olive oil to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1509.90 (88% of the value) and 1509.10 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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