Sugar confectionery imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar confectionery by Ghana reached $38.5 million in 2024 (20.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $38.5M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 24.6K t |
| 2020 | $45.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 16.7K t |
Where Ghana imports sugar confectionery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.2M | 68% |
| India | $7.3M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $968K | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $713K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $628K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $584K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $417K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $376K | 1% |
| United States | $321K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $238K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 51% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $426 thousand of sugar confectionery in 2024 (319 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $218K | 51% |
| Burkina Faso | $95K | 22% |
| United States | $91K | 21% |
| Niger | $14K | 3.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.7% |
| Israel | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sugar confectionery worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by India (19%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $45.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. Ghana exported $426 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Burkina Faso and the United States. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $38.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (51% of the value) and 1704.10 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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