Organosulfur compound imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of organosulfur compound by Ghana reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.2 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 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 972 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 875 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 605 t |
Where Ghana imports organosulfur compound from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 78% |
| Malaysia | $293K | 7.1% |
| India | $290K | 7% |
| France | $232K | 5.6% |
| United States | $63K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $2K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2930
| 2930.40 | Methionine | 47% |
| 2930.90 | Organosulfur compounds (other) | 46% |
| 2930.30 | Thiuram sulfides | 7.6% |
| 2930.20 | Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2930.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.64, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana organosulfur compound imports (HS 2930): 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 2930: Organo-sulphur compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of organosulfur compound imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported organosulfur compound worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply organosulfur compound to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Malaysia (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of organosulfur compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of organosulfur compound to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for organosulfur compound?
The HS code for organosulfur compound is heading 2930. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2930.40 (46% of the value) and 2930.90 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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