Prepared tuna imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported prepared tuna worth $3.2 million (816 tonnes). Value rose 67% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | 816 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 746 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 788 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 905 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 667 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 458 t |
Where Ghana imports prepared tuna from
Thailand alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.3M | 70% |
| France | $590K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $66K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $50K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $40K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $38K | 1.2% |
| China | $32K | 1% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 21% below the world average of $5.06, 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 tuna exports from Ghana
Exports of prepared tuna by Ghana reached $144.5 million in 2024 (27.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (38%), France (23%), Italy (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $54.7M | 38% |
| France | $33.7M | 23% |
| Italy | $20.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $17.7M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana prepared tuna imports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared tuna worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 816 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Ghana?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (18%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $5.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared tuna to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export prepared tuna?
Yes. Ghana exported $144.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, France and Italy. That compares with imports of $3.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. 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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