Pesticide imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $241.9 million of pesticide in 2024 (122.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $349.0 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 | $241.9M | 122.9K t |
| 2023 | $349.0M | 104.8K t |
| 2022 | $302.0M | 74.1K t |
| 2021 | $316.9M | 96.0K t |
| 2020 | $234.5M | 94.7K t |
| 2019 | $186.8M | 68.9K t |
| 2018 | $218.7M | 85.3K t |
| 2017 | $189.4M | 76.3K t |
Where Ghana imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $209.9M | 87% |
| India | $6.3M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $4.1M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $2.5M | 1% |
| United States | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| France | $787K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 67% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 25% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 5.4% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 1.7% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.9% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 0.7% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.2% |
| 3808.61 | Retail insecticide | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 67% below the world average of $5.89, 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.
Pesticide exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported pesticide worth $2.4 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.5M | 63% |
| Burkina Faso | $575K | 24% |
| Benin | $202K | 8.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $43K | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $39K | 1.6% |
| Niger | $25K | 1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported pesticide worth $241.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($209.9 million), followed by India (3%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $189.4 million in 2017 to $241.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $349.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $254.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export pesticide?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $239.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3808.93 (67% of the value) and 3808.91 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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