Other sugars imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $19.2 million of other sugars in 2024 (32.4 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $19.2M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 32.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 29.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 19.9K t |
Where Ghana imports other sugars from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (50%), India (15%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+855% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.6M | 50% |
| India | $2.9M | 15% |
| China | $2.3M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $928K | 4.8% |
| France | $785K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $700K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $288K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $226K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $171K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Glucose syrup | 49% |
| 1702.60 | Fructose syrup | 20% |
| 1702.90 | Sugar blends and invert sugar | 12% |
| 1702.40 | High-fructose corn syrup | 9.8% |
| 1702.11 | High-purity lactose | 8.1% |
| 1702.19 | Lactose syrup | 0.9% |
| 1702.50 | Pure fructose | 0% |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.82, 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 other sugars imports (HS 1702): 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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported other sugars worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply other sugars to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by India (15%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 855% on the year.
What is the average import price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other sugars to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1702.30 (49% of the value) and 1702.60 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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