Wheat flour imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported wheat flour worth $38.7 million (113.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $38.7M | 113.1K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 96.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 67.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 91.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 65.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $32.1M | 110.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 51.4K t |
Where Ghana imports wheat flour from
Turkey alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $35.4M | 92% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $625K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $611K | 1.6% |
| China | $177K | 0.5% |
| India | $123K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $82K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $72K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Wheat flour exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $4.8 million of wheat flour in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (46%), Niger (30%), Togo (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.2M | 46% |
| Niger | $1.4M | 30% |
| Togo | $1.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana wheat flour imports (HS 1101): 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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported wheat flour worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat flour to Ghana?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheat flour to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export wheat flour?
Yes. Ghana exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $33.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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