Tobacco products imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported tobacco products worth $2.6 million (35 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 148% 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 | $2.6M | 35 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $741K | 98 t |
| 2021 | $184K | 63 t |
| 2020 | $73K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $11K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $51K | 18 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 0 t |
Where Ghana imports tobacco products from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 100% |
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 0.4% |
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.08 per kg, 313% above the world average of $17.71. 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 tobacco products imports (HS 2403): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported tobacco products worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to Ghana?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (5%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $73.08 per kg in 2024, 313% above the world average of $17.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $827 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2403.99 (100% of the value) and 2403.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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