Waffles and wafers imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of waffles and wafers by Ghana reached $2.2 million in 2024 (966 tonnes). That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.9 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 | $2.2M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 451 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 648 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 698 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Ghana imports waffles and wafers from
Thailand alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.3M | 59% |
| India | $336K | 15% |
| Turkey | $192K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $186K | 8.5% |
| Malaysia | $53K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $40K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $28K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.91, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Waffles and wafers exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $674 thousand of waffles and wafers in 2024 (931 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $498K | 74% |
| Burkina Faso | $72K | 11% |
| Senegal | $51K | 7.5% |
| Togo | $43K | 6.4% |
| Benin | $6K | 0.9% |
| Gambia | $4K | 0.6% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana waffles and wafers imports (HS 1905.32): 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 1905.32: Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of waffles and wafers imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported waffles and wafers worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply waffles and wafers to Ghana?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (15%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of waffles and wafers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of waffles and wafers to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export waffles and wafers?
Yes. Ghana exported $674 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Senegal. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for waffles and wafers?
The HS code for waffles and wafers is subheading 1905.32. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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