Yeast imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported yeast worth $2.8 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 807 t |
Where Ghana imports yeast from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 90% |
| Turkey | $146K | 5.2% |
| India | $59K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 82% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 18% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported yeast worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (82% of the value) and 2102.30 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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