Packaged medicines imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $303.2 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (30.3 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $303.2M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $227.3M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $229.9M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $285.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $246.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $225.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $231.1M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $173.7M | 9.9K t |
Where Ghana imports packaged medicines from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $199.1M | 66% |
| United Kingdom | $22.0M | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $14.8M | 4.9% |
| China | $14.8M | 4.9% |
| France | $11.4M | 3.8% |
| Slovenia | $9.0M | 3% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $2.6M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 70% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 9.7% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 6.7% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 4.3% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 4.3% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 2.6% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 1.4% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.02 per kg, 88% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported packaged medicines worth $14.3 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $9.4M | 66% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.2M | 16% |
| Senegal | $1.7M | 12% |
| Niger | $467K | 3.3% |
| Togo | $224K | 1.6% |
| Benin | $174K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $77K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $7K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported packaged medicines worth $303.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($199.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and Switzerland (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $173.7 million in 2017 to $303.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $240.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Ghana exported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $289.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (70% of the value) and 3004.20 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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