Potassium fertilizer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $11.1 million of potassium fertilizer in 2024 (44.3 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.3 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 | $11.1M | 44.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 28.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 53.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 60.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 29.6K t |
Where Ghana imports potassium fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Canada (30%), United Kingdom (30%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.4M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 30% |
| United States | $1.9M | 17% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $862K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $122K | 1.1% |
| India | $19K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 69% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 30% |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
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 potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported potassium fertilizer worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Ghana?
Canada was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (30%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (69% of the value) and 3104.90 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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