Phosphate imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $6.4 million of phosphate in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $6.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports phosphate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 75% |
| South Africa | $375K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $307K | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $217K | 3.4% |
| France | $199K | 3.1% |
| India | $147K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $82K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $69K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 44% |
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 23% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 9.9% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 6.1% |
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 5.8% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 5.3% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 4.4% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.17, 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 phosphate imports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported phosphate worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphate to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 440%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2835.31 (44% of the value) and 2835.25 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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