Sulfuric acid imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported sulfuric acid worth $3.4 million (16.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 198% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $3.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $529K | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $497K | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $560K | 2.7K t |
Where Ghana imports sulfuric acid from
India alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 65% |
| South Africa | $589K | 17% |
| China | $198K | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $141K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $112K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $66K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.8% |
| Togo | $26K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $21K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 110% above the world average of $0.10. 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 sulfuric acid imports (HS 2807): 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 2807: Sulphuric acid; oleum.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfuric acid imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sulfuric acid worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 198% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfuric acid to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfuric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfuric acid to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $560 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 515%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfuric acid?
The HS code for sulfuric acid is heading 2807. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2807.00. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2807 page.
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