Sauces and condiments imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported sauces and condiments worth $45.8 million (26.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $45.8M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $54.7M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.4M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 18.5K t |
Where Ghana imports sauces and condiments from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Nigeria (20%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.4M | 47% |
| Nigeria | $9.0M | 20% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 5.9% |
| Norway | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $761K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $448K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $379K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $337K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Mixed seasonings | 94% |
| 2103.10 | Soy sauce | 3.7% |
| 2103.20 | Tomato sauce | 2% |
| 2103.30 | Prepared mustard | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.62, 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.
Sauces and condiments exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.9 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (49%), United States (19%), Canada (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+956% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $921K | 49% |
| United States | $359K | 19% |
| Canada | $357K | 19% |
| France | $81K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $58K | 3.1% |
| Gambia | $42K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $22K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $17K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sauces and condiments imports (HS 2103): 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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sauces and condiments worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply sauces and condiments to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by Nigeria (20%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sauces and condiments to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2021 at $54.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export sauces and condiments?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (94% of the value) and 2103.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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