Tropical fruit exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $81.1 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.1M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $73.5M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $64.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $75.6M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $49.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $71.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2018 | $81.6M | 31.3K t |
| 2017 | $60.7M | 22.0K t |
Where Ghana exports tropical fruit to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (49%), Germany (23%), Switzerland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $39.4M | 49% |
| Germany | $18.7M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 7.9% |
| France | $3.4M | 4.2% |
| United States | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $849K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $780K | 1% |
| Turkey | $721K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $531K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 85% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 15% |
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 0.1% |
| 0804.10 | Dates | 0% |
| 0804.20 | Figs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, 183% above the world average of $1.68. 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.
Tropical fruit imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $12.3 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Burkina Faso (28%), Senegal (24%), Cote d'Ivoire (23%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $3.4M | 28% |
| Senegal | $2.9M | 24% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.9M | 23% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 11% |
| Brazil | $974K | 7.9% |
| Egypt | $179K | 1.5% |
| Niger | $165K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $114K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $84K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana tropical fruit exports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported tropical fruit worth $81.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($39.4 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, 183% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tropical fruit from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60.7 million in 2017 to $81.1 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $81.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Ghana imported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Burkina Faso, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $68.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0804.50 (85% of the value) and 0804.30 (15%).
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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