Prepared grain cereals imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported prepared grain cereals worth $3.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 134% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 476 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 474 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 555 t |
| 2020 | $639K | 322 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 693 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 892 t |
| 2017 | $294K | 138 t |
Where Ghana imports prepared grain cereals from
United Kingdom alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 65% |
| South Africa | $587K | 18% |
| Belgium | $461K | 14% |
| China | $54K | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Estonia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
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 grain cereals imports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared grain cereals worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared grain cereals to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 902% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared grain cereals to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $294 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 992%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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