Prepared fish exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $144.9 million of prepared fish in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144.9M | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $149.0M | 27.6K t |
| 2022 | $160.7M | 30.3K t |
| 2021 | $136.7M | 27.7K t |
| 2020 | $136.6M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $148.3M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $165.9M | 31.2K t |
| 2017 | $146.7M | 29.9K t |
Where Ghana exports prepared fish to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (38%), France (23%), Italy (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $55.0M | 38% |
| France | $33.7M | 23% |
| Italy | $20.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $17.7M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 3% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 100% |
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 0.1% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 0.1% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 0.1% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 0% |
| 1604.12 | Prepared herring | 0% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 0% |
| 1604.18 | Fish preparations: shark fins, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.34 per kg, close to the world average of $4.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared fish imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported prepared fish worth $99.0 million (43.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.5M | 69% |
| Morocco | $18.1M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $6.7M | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| Chile | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| France | $594K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $236K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $77K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $66K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $51K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana prepared fish exports (HS 1604): 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported prepared fish worth $144.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fish from Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($55.0 million), followed by France (23%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $4.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared fish from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $146.7 million in 2017 to $144.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $165.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also import prepared fish?
Yes. Ghana imported $99.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Morocco and Indonesia. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $45.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1604.14 (100% of the value) and 1604.13 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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