Salt imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $6.6 million of salt in 2024 (47.6 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.9 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 | $6.6M | 47.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 138.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 75.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 25.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 17.0K t |
Where Ghana imports salt from
Most of the value came from Egypt (42%), Namibia (31%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 133% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
Salt exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported salt worth $1.1 million (22.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (42%), Benin (19%), Togo (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $475K | 42% |
| Benin | $212K | 19% |
| Togo | $203K | 18% |
| Niger | $200K | 18% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $18K | 1.6% |
| United States | $11K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported salt worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Ghana?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Namibia (31%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 750% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salt to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. The peak was 2023 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export salt?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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