Refined olive oil imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported refined olive oil worth $5.6 million (630 tonnes). Value rose 58% 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 | $5.6M | 631 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 731 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 796 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 692 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 476 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 545 t |
Where Ghana imports refined olive oil from
One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.0M | 55% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 34% |
| Turkey | $413K | 7.4% |
| Lebanon | $83K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.6% |
| France | $21K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.84 per kg, 23% above the world average of $7.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 refined olive oil imports (HS 1509.90): 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 1509.90: Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined olive oil imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported refined olive oil worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 630 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined olive oil to Ghana?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Spain (34%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.84 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $7.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined olive oil to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined olive oil?
The HS code for refined olive oil is subheading 1509.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1509 page.
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