Yogurt and fermented milk imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $5.3 million of yogurt and fermented milk in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 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 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports yogurt and fermented milk from
New Zealand alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $3.0M | 57% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 25% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $388K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $347K | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $125K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $36K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $33K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.90 | Fermented milk products | 82% |
| 0403.10 | Yogurt | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt and fermented milk exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported yogurt and fermented milk worth $3.9 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $2.3M | 59% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 33% |
| Benin | $258K | 6.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $39K | 1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana yogurt and fermented milk imports (HS 0403): 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: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply yogurt and fermented milk to Ghana?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Cote d'Ivoire (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yogurt and fermented milk to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export yogurt and fermented milk?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Cote d'Ivoire and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0403.90 (82% of the value) and 0403.10 (18%).
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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