Prepared fish (other species) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fish (other species) by Ghana reached $2.1 million in 2024 (720 tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.3 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 | $2.1M | 720 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 383 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 824 t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $971K | 503 t |
| 2017 | $240K | 118 t |
Where Ghana imports prepared fish (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $2.1M | 99% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.45, 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 prepared fish (other species) imports (HS 1604.19): 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 1604.19: Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish (other species) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared fish (other species) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish (other species) to Ghana?
Chile was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Spain (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish (other species) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $240 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 767%. The peak was 2021 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish (other species)?
The HS code for prepared fish (other species) is subheading 1604.19. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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