Whey and milk products imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of whey and milk products by Ghana reached $8.2 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.0 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 | $8.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 5.4K t |
Where Ghana imports whey and milk products from
The largest suppliers were France (39%), Czech Republic (16%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.2M | 39% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 13% |
| Ireland | $807K | 9.8% |
| Poland | $759K | 9.2% |
| United States | $750K | 9.1% |
| Norway | $114K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $62K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $30K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0404
| 0404.10 | Whey | 91% |
| 0404.90 | Milk protein products | 8.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana whey and milk products imports (HS 0404): 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 0404: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of whey and milk products imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported whey and milk products worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey and milk products to Ghana?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (16%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey and milk products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of whey and milk products to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey and milk products?
The HS code for whey and milk products is heading 0404. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0404.10 (91% of the value) and 0404.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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