Phosphate fertilizer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported phosphate fertilizer worth $25.7 million (44.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 57% 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 | $25.7M | 44.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 37.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 39.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 37.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 48.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 26.2K t |
Where Ghana imports phosphate fertilizer from
Morocco alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $21.2M | 82% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 12% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3103
| 3103.11 | Superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) | 88% |
| 3103.90 | Phosphate fertilizers (other) | 12% |
| 3103.19 | Superphosphate fertilizer (standard) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 69% above the world average of $0.35. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana phosphate fertilizer imports (HS 3103): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3103: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate fertilizer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported phosphate fertilizer worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate fertilizer to Ghana?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Portugal (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $0.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phosphate fertilizer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for phosphate fertilizer is heading 3103. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3103.11 (88% of the value) and 3103.90 (12%).
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