Frozen beef imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $32.2 million of frozen beef in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $32.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 3.8K t |
Where Ghana imports frozen beef from
Paraguay alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Paraguay grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | $21.4M | 67% |
| Ireland | $4.4M | 14% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 5% |
| Poland | $766K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $578K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $371K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $368K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $244K | 0.8% |
| India | $168K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 97% |
| 0202.20 | Frozen beef cuts with bone | 3.2% |
| 0202.10 | Frozen beef carcasses | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.82, 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 frozen beef imports (HS 0202): 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported frozen beef worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef to Ghana?
Paraguay was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by Ireland (14%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Paraguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen beef to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 378%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (97% of the value) and 0202.20 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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