Animal casings imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported animal casings worth $23.7 million (26.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $233.9 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 | $23.7M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $62.6M | 74.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 44.2K t |
| 2021 | $233.9M | 196.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $44.3M | 54.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 3.7K t |
Where Ghana imports animal casings from
Argentina alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uruguay grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $12.2M | 52% |
| Brazil | $3.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Paraguay | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Uruguay | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| Ukraine | $711K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $543K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $350K | 1.5% |
| China | $310K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 77% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana animal casings imports (HS 0504): 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 0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
Common questions
What is the value of animal casings imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported animal casings worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal casings to Ghana?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Brazil (15%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Uruguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal casings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal casings to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 462%. The peak was 2021 at $233.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal casings?
The HS code for animal casings is heading 0504. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0504.00. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0504 page.
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