Other oil seeds exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported other oil seeds worth $34.1 million (58.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $256.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34.1M | 58.0K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 79.1K t |
| 2022 | $256.8M | 94.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 37.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 35.7K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 76.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 48.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 12.8K t |
Where Ghana exports other oil seeds to
India alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $33.2M | 97% |
| United Kingdom | $430K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $141K | 0.4% |
| United States | $91K | 0.3% |
| France | $63K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $45K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.1% |
| North Macedonia | $31K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $25K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds (other species) | 97% |
| 1207.10 | Palm nuts and kernels | 1.5% |
| 1207.40 | Sesame seeds | 0.6% |
| 1207.70 | Melon seeds | 0.5% |
| 1207.91 | Poppy seeds | 0% |
| 1207.50 | Mustard seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 57% below the world average of $1.38, 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.
Other oil seeds imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $17.1 million of other oil seeds in 2024 (52.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $13.1M | 77% |
| Togo | $2.1M | 13% |
| France | $585K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $349K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $283K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $247K | 1.5% |
| Benin | $145K | 0.9% |
| China | $69K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $41K | 0.2% |
| United States | $41K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana other oil seeds exports (HS 1207): 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: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported other oil seeds worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy other oil seeds from Ghana?
India was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($33.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other oil seeds from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, an increase of 575%. The peak was 2022 at $256.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also import other oil seeds?
Yes. Ghana imported $17.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Burkina Faso, Togo and France. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1207.99 (97% of the value) and 1207.10 (1%).
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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