Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.3 million of sugar blends and invert sugar in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 3.5K t |
Where Ghana imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), France (23%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $657K | 28% |
| France | $534K | 23% |
| South Korea | $288K | 12% |
| India | $250K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $171K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $149K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $142K | 6.1% |
| United States | $31K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $26K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.83. 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): 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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($657 thousand), followed by France (23%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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