Ghana to Netherlands Trade Corridor
Ghana to Netherlands: $2.4B bilateral trade, +3.7% YoY, rank #25 corridor, 5% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $2.4B
- Year on year growth: +3.7%
- Corridor rank: #25 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 5%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 14-18 days
- Key ports: Tema, Rotterdam, Takoradi, Amsterdam
Trade relationship
Ghana-Netherlands trade centers on cocoa beans and gold exports to the Netherlands, with Dutch machinery and dairy products flowing back. Rotterdam is the primary entry point for Ghanaian commodities into Europe.
Top traded products between Ghana and Netherlands
The largest product groups on this corridor are Cocoa and preparations, Gold, Petroleum. Together they make up 66.6% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Cocoa and preparations | $800M | 33.3% |
| 71 | Gold | $500M | 20.8% |
| 27 | Petroleum | $300M | 12.5% |
| 08 | Fruits (cashews) | $150M | 6.3% |
| 84 | Machinery | $120M | 5% |
| 04 | Dairy products | $80M | 3.3% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 5%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- EU-Ghana iEPA
- WTO
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.
- GSA
- CE Marking
- ISO 9001
- GlobalGAP
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 14-18 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Tema
- Rotterdam
- Takoradi
- Amsterdam
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Ghana and Netherlands?
- Cocoa and preparations, Gold, Petroleum
- What is the average tariff rate for Ghana to Netherlands trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 5%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from Ghana to Netherlands?
- Typical transit time is 14-18 days via Tema and Rotterdam.
- How large is trade between Ghana and Netherlands?
- Bilateral trade is $2.4B, up 3.7% year on year. It ranks #25 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Ghana to Netherlands exports?
- Required certifications: GSA, CE Marking, ISO 9001, GlobalGAP.