Tea imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tea by Ghana reached $175.5 million in 2024 (42.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 1176% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $175.5M | 42.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $48.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $94.1M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $78.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $71.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $95.8M | 21.4K t |
Where Ghana imports tea from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $153.7M | 88% |
| India | $13.4M | 7.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $7.6M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $352K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $285K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 0% |
| France | $26K | 0% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0% |
| Poland | $14K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 87% |
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 7.6% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 4.7% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $3.70.
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 tea imports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported tea worth $175.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply tea to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($153.7 million), followed by India (8%) and Sri Lanka (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tea to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.8 million in 2017 to $175.5 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $79.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0902.10 (87% of the value) and 0902.40 (8%).
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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