Prepared explosive imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared explosive by Ghana reached $14.3 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $14.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Ghana imports prepared explosive from
Most of the value came from South Africa (34%), Spain (31%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.9M | 34% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 31% |
| India | $2.8M | 19% |
| Poland | $935K | 6.5% |
| United States | $470K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $430K | 3% |
| France | $286K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $40K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 51% above the world average of $3.66. 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.
Prepared explosive exports from Ghana
Exports of prepared explosive by Ghana reached $1.0 million in 2024 (313 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $553K | 54% |
| Benin | $332K | 32% |
| Togo | $77K | 7.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $70K | 6.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana prepared explosive imports (HS 3602): 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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared explosive worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Ghana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Spain (31%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $3.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared explosive to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export prepared explosive?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Benin and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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