Urea fertilizer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by Ghana reached $2.8 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 88% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.0 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 | $2.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 52.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 29.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 73.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 69.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 35.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 14.8K t |
Where Ghana imports urea fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.0M | 72% |
| Nigeria | $512K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $204K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $12K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.36. 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.
Urea fertilizer exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $964 thousand of urea fertilizer in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $962K | 100% |
| Togo | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported urea fertilizer worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Ghana?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Nigeria (18%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. Ghana exported $964 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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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