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Beans market in Ghana

Beans market in Ghana

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Ghana's market for fresh or chilled beans expanded from 24 503 t in 2018 to 27 014 t in 2021. Domestic production rose gradually over these years, while imports saw a substantial increase in 2021, reaching 2 176 t after previously minimal volumes.

Market volume then declined to 26 035 t in 2022, a period coinciding with lower import figures. The market recovered to 26 755 t in 2023, with imports remaining elevated compared to pre-2021 levels and production holding steady.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Ghana
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ghana in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ghana in value, 2018-2023, $ US
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ghana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Ghana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ghana's bean production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 25 540 tonnes of beans, marking a slight uptick of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 4.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year0.8%2.0%2.1%1.6%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Ghana

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the highest volume being 17 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, bean deliveries from Ghana amounted to 20.2 tonnes, reflecting a steep reduction of 92.3% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 261.2 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a growth of 414.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year232.3%414.2%(92.3%)9.8%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and the United States dominated Ghana's bean exports in kind, together accounting for 91.4% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ghana in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values fell to their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a variation of 26 times between these extremes. In 2020, foreign bean supplies from Ghana totaled 18.1 thousand US dollars, down by 94.0% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 301.5 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 561.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year561.9%289.6%(94.0%)15.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mali and the United States jointly absorbed 82.8% of Ghana's total bean exports in value terms. The remaining volume was distributed across smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ghana in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beans to Ghana

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with the highest volume being 2.1 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, Ghana imported 15.0 tonnes of beans, down by 45.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 30.8 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 74.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year74.6%(10.8%)(45.3%)(5.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Niger, and the Netherlands stood out as the main markets for Ghana's bean imports in kind. The United States accounted for 26.1% of imports, while Niger and the Netherlands each contributed 16.5%. Together, these three countries represented 59.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during this period. Import values bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a difference of 19 times between these years. In 2020, Ghana imported 1.5 thousand US dollars worth of beans, reflecting a dramatic decline of 86.9% year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 29.8 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 101.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year101.7%(60.2%)(86.9%)(52.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and the United States led the structure of Ghana's bean imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 43.1% of imports, Nigeria for 12.9%, and the United States for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 67.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ghana in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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