Prepared fruit exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported prepared fruit worth $11.8 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $11.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana exports prepared fruit to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+781% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 57% |
| United States | $2.4M | 20% |
| Greece | $595K | 5% |
| Norway | $335K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $324K | 2.7% |
| France | $273K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $246K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $184K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $165K | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | $135K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 91% |
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 3.2% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 2.1% |
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 1.5% |
| 2008.20 | Prepared pineapple | 1.4% |
| 2008.91 | Canned palm hearts | 1% |
| 2008.30 | Prepared citrus fruit | 0% |
| 2008.80 | Prepared strawberries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.95, 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.
Prepared fruit imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported prepared fruit worth $2.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), Spain (16%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $986K | 39% |
| Spain | $409K | 16% |
| India | $402K | 16% |
| Lebanon | $218K | 8.7% |
| France | $132K | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $85K | 3.4% |
| Philippines | $84K | 3.3% |
| Uganda | $67K | 2.7% |
| United States | $54K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana prepared fruit exports (HS 2008): 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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported prepared fruit worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fruit from Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Greece (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared fruit from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also import prepared fruit?
Yes. Ghana imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Spain and India. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2008.99 (91% of the value) and 2008.19 (3%).
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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