Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $17.4 million (14.0 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.6 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 | $17.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 27.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
Where Ghana imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 98% |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 1.8% |
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.02. 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 sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Ukraine (17%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 403%. The peak was 2022 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (98% of the value) and 1512.11 (2%).
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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