Propanol imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported propanol worth $2.7 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% 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 | $2.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $131K | 70 t |
Where Ghana imports propanol from
South Africa alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 62% |
| China | $800K | 30% |
| India | $184K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 propanol imports (HS 2905.12): 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 2905.12: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of propanol imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported propanol worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply propanol to Ghana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (29%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of propanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of propanol to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for propanol?
The HS code for propanol is subheading 2905.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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