Animal feed imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal feed by Ghana reached $31.7 million in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.7 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 | $31.7M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 39.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.7M | 63.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.7M | 62.0K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 41.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 68.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 37.9K t |
Where Ghana imports animal feed from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (42%), Belgium (19%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.4M | 42% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 19% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 7.6% |
| France | $1.3M | 4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $983K | 3.1% |
| China | $727K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $524K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 91% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.52, 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.
Animal feed exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported animal feed worth $2.1 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (46%), Burkina Faso (42%), Togo (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $949K | 46% |
| Burkina Faso | $873K | 42% |
| Togo | $128K | 6.2% |
| Benin | $78K | 3.8% |
| Senegal | $53K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana animal feed imports (HS 2309): 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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported animal feed worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.52 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 feed to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $48.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export animal feed?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $29.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (91% of the value) and 2309.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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