Onions and garlic imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $20.2 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (43.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $58.6 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 | $20.2M | 43.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 31.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 97.5K t |
| 2020 | $58.6M | 93.7K t |
| 2019 | $53.0M | 87.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 69.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Ghana imports onions and garlic from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 56% |
| Niger | $4.1M | 20% |
| Burkina Faso | $3.3M | 16% |
| Egypt | $783K | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $327K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $212K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $110K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $103K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 55% |
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 45% |
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 39% below the world average of $0.76, 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.
Onions and garlic exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.3 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $734K | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $364K | 28% |
| Ireland | $104K | 7.9% |
| Canada | $41K | 3.1% |
| France | $40K | 3% |
| Germany | $15K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana onions and garlic imports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported onions and garlic worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Niger (20%) and Burkina Faso (16%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of onions and garlic to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2020 at $58.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export onions and garlic?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United Kingdom and Ireland. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0703.20 (55% of the value) and 0703.10 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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