Sweet biscuits imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweet biscuits by Ghana reached $13.0 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.6 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 | $13.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 12.3K t |
Where Ghana imports sweet biscuits from
Most of the value came from India (49%), Sri Lanka (14%), Nigeria (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.5M | 50% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.8M | 14% |
| Nigeria | $1.0M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $824K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $506K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $471K | 3.6% |
| China | $457K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $241K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $241K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $185K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 54% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from Ghana
Exports of sweet biscuits by Ghana reached $4.7 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (49%), Burkina Faso (27%), Togo (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.3M | 50% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.3M | 27% |
| Togo | $752K | 16% |
| Benin | $125K | 2.7% |
| Senegal | $72K | 1.5% |
| Niger | $54K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.1% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sweet biscuits worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Sri Lanka (14%) and Nigeria (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Ghana exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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