Prepared mackerel imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared mackerel by Ghana reached $29.5 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 211 countries for imports of this product. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $40.5 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 | $29.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.5M | 25.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 3.8K t |
Where Ghana imports prepared mackerel from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.4M | 100% |
| Morocco | $131K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 52% below the world average of $3.57, 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 mackerel imports (HS 1604.15): 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 1604.15: Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mackerel imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared mackerel worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 211 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mackerel to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($29.4 million), followed by Morocco (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $3.57 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 mackerel to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 403%. The peak was 2020 at $40.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared mackerel?
The HS code for prepared mackerel is subheading 1604.15. 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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