Seeds for sowing imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $6.6 million of seeds for sowing in 2024 (95 tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $6.6M | 95 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 134 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 105 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 215 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 219 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 271 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 135 t |
Where Ghana imports seeds for sowing from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (47%), France (33%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 47% |
| France | $2.2M | 33% |
| India | $654K | 10% |
| Italy | $292K | 4.5% |
| China | $121K | 1.9% |
| United States | $105K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $91K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $10K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 96% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 3% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 0.5% |
| 1209.30 | Flower seeds | 0.4% |
| 1209.25 | Ryegrass seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.79 per kg, 633% above the world average of $9.38. 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 seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported seeds for sowing worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by France (33%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.79 per kg in 2024, 633% above the world average of $9.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (96% of the value) and 1209.99 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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