Sulfate imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $6.7 million of sulfate in 2024 (24.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.3 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 | $6.7M | 24.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 18.1K t |
Where Ghana imports sulfate from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (44%), China (44%), Sweden (3%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.0M | 45% |
| China | $2.9M | 44% |
| Sweden | $222K | 3.3% |
| India | $159K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $121K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $93K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $63K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $21K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 45% |
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 34% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 14% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 4.6% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 2% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 0.5% |
| 2833.30 | Alums | 0.4% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 41% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sulfate worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (44%) and Sweden (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfate to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2833.25 (45% of the value) and 2833.22 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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