Petroleum residue imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum residue by Ghana reached $26.4 million in 2024 (62.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $61.2 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 | $26.4M | 62.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.8M | 99.5K t |
| 2022 | $54.7M | 90.1K t |
| 2021 | $61.2M | 113.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 68.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 47.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 85.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 21.9K t |
Where Ghana imports petroleum residue from
One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20.5M | 78% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 14% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.20 | Bitumen | 94% |
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke | 4.2% |
| 2713.90 | Fuel oil residue | 1.5% |
| 2713.12 | Calcined petroleum coke | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 68% above the world average of $0.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ghana petroleum residue imports (HS 2713): 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 2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported petroleum residue worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Ghana?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Greece (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum residue to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2021 at $61.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2713.20 (94% of the value) and 2713.11 (4%).
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