Puffed cereals imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of puffed cereals by Ghana reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Ghana imports puffed cereals from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (20%), Germany (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $503K | 20% |
| Germany | $455K | 18% |
| China | $428K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $395K | 16% |
| Poland | $188K | 7.4% |
| Lebanon | $127K | 5% |
| United States | $123K | 4.8% |
| Ukraine | $67K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $63K | 2.5% |
| India | $47K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.46, 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 puffed cereals imports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported puffed cereals worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply puffed cereals to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($503 thousand), followed by Germany (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average import price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of puffed cereals to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. 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.
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