Organic fertilizer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.3 million of organic fertilizer in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 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 | $2.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 12.4K t |
Where Ghana imports organic fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (22%), Cote d'Ivoire (19%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+678% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $509K | 22% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $438K | 19% |
| France | $418K | 18% |
| Lithuania | $391K | 17% |
| Belgium | $256K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $149K | 6.5% |
| Indonesia | $50K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $32K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 organic fertilizer imports (HS 3101): 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 3101: Fertilizers; animal or vegetable, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of organic fertilizer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported organic fertilizer worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic fertilizer to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($509 thousand), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (19%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of organic fertilizer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic fertilizer?
The HS code for organic fertilizer is heading 3101. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3101.00. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3101 page.
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