Soup preparations imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported soup preparations worth $19.5 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $31.1 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 | $19.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $27.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.1K t |
Where Ghana imports soup preparations from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (35%), Cote d'Ivoire (28%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Senegal grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 35% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.4M | 28% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 19% |
| Senegal | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| France | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Nigeria | $319K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $179K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $48K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $38K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 70% |
| 2104.20 | Prepared meals | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soup preparations exports from Ghana
Exports of soup preparations by Ghana reached $3.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (36%), Togo (27%), Senegal (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 36% |
| Togo | $908K | 27% |
| Senegal | $551K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $296K | 8.7% |
| United States | $178K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $73K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $54K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $36K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $23K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana soup preparations imports (HS 2104): 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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of soup preparations imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported soup preparations worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply soup preparations to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (28%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of soup preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soup preparations to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 341%. The peak was 2020 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export soup preparations?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Togo and Senegal. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
The HS code for soup preparations is heading 2104. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2104.10 (70% of the value) and 2104.20 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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