Yogurt exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported yogurt worth $3.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 252% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $670K | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Ghana exports yogurt to
The largest buyer markets were Togo (49%), Cote d'Ivoire (42%), Benin (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.5M | 49% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 42% |
| Benin | $258K | 8.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $10K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.93, 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.
Yogurt imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $960 thousand of yogurt in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Cote d'Ivoire (40%), Spain (29%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $388K | 40% |
| Spain | $283K | 30% |
| Portugal | $124K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $14K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana yogurt exports (HS 0403.10): 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 0403.10: Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported yogurt worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy yogurt from Ghana?
Togo was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (42%) and Benin (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average export price of yogurt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of yogurt from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2018 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 7 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also import yogurt?
Yes. Ghana imported $960 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cote d'Ivoire, Spain and Portugal. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt?
The HS code for yogurt is subheading 0403.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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