Sweet potatoe market in Ghana

Earlier Report Observations

The sweet potato market in Ghana demonstrated notable stability throughout the 2018 to 2023 period. Overall market volume saw a slight increase from 141.9 thousand tons to 142.8 thousand tons, reflecting a consistent production base and steady domestic consumption.

Market volume experienced minor fluctuations within this narrow band. It grew gradually to 142.8 thousand tons by 2020 and remained at that level in 2021. A small, temporary adjustment brought the volume to 142.7 thousand tons in 2022, before it returned to 142.8 thousand tons in 2023, underscoring the market's equilibrium.

Production sweet potatoe in Ghana

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Ghana's sweet potato production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 143.4 thousand tons of sweet potatoes, representing a 0.9% gain compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 142.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

Exports sweet potatoe from Ghana

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 69-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Ghana exported 617.8 tons of sweet potatoes, showing a remarkable year-over-year increase of 6,754.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at just 9.0 tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 87.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United States, and Canada stood out as the main markets for Ghana's sweet potato exports in kind. France accounted for 61.7% of exports, the United States for 14.3%, and Canada for 12.8%. Together, these three countries represented 88.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes in value terms showed extreme volatility, with a 187-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Ghana's sweet potato export value reached 564.8 thousand US dollars, up by an extraordinary 18,647.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3.0 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 92.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Canada, and the United States were the primary markets for Ghana's sweet potato exports in value terms. France dominated with 66.7% of exports, followed by Canada at 13.0% and the United States at 9.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 88.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports sweet potatoe to Ghana

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 482-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Ghana imported only 0.1 tons of sweet potatoes, indicating a sharp decrease of 99.8% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 57.8 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 1,158.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt and Togo remained the key destinations for Ghana's sweet potato imports in kind. Together, they accounted for 81.6% of total import flows, while other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values showed significant swings, with a 32-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the peak in 2019. In 2020, foreign sweet potato supplies to Ghana were recorded at 0.5 thousand US dollars, marking a reduction of 96.9% from a year earlier. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 16.4 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 69.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Belgium led the structure of Ghana's sweet potato imports in value terms. Egypt accounted for 45.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 13.7%, and Belgium for 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 71.4% of total import flows.

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

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