Pasta imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported pasta worth $82.2 million (133.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $82.2M | 133.3K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 75.4K t |
| 2022 | $76.3M | 87.6K t |
| 2021 | $73.8M | 136.9K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 96.1K t |
| 2019 | $56.4M | 110.9K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 100.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 51.4K t |
Where Ghana imports pasta from
Turkey alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $76.1M | 93% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $314K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $265K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $203K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $132K | 0.2% |
| France | $88K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 0.1% |
| China | $35K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 99% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 0.6% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0.2% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0.1% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 67% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported pasta worth $2.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 82% |
| Ireland | $356K | 13% |
| Benin | $43K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana pasta imports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported pasta worth $82.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($76.1 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (3%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pasta to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $82.2 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $60.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export pasta?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $79.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (99% of the value) and 1902.30 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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