Vegetable extracts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vegetable extracts by Ghana reached $3.1 million in 2024 (428 tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.1M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 308 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $901K | 150 t |
Where Ghana imports vegetable extracts from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (40%), China (19%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 40% |
| China | $581K | 19% |
| Spain | $514K | 17% |
| India | $279K | 9% |
| South Africa | $165K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $128K | 4.1% |
| United States | $60K | 1.9% |
| Chile | $33K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $32K | 1% |
| Brazil | $20K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.19 | Plant extracts and saps | 32% |
| 1302.13 | Hops extract | 31% |
| 1302.39 | Plant-derived thickeners | 18% |
| 1302.20 | Pectin and pectates | 9.8% |
| 1302.32 | Guar and locust bean gum | 7% |
| 1302.31 | Agar-agar | 0.9% |
| 1302.12 | Liquorice extract | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, close to the world average of $8.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable extracts exports from Ghana
Exports of vegetable extracts by Ghana reached $568 thousand in 2024 (885 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (49%), India (35%), Austria (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $280K | 49% |
| India | $201K | 35% |
| Austria | $33K | 5.8% |
| Finland | $22K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $17K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana vegetable extracts imports (HS 1302): 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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vegetable extracts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable extracts to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vegetable extracts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $900 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 245%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export vegetable extracts?
Yes. Ghana exported $568 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Austria. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1302.19 (32% of the value) and 1302.13 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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