Frozen whole chickens imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen whole chickens by Ghana reached $23.8 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $23.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 6.8K t |
Where Ghana imports frozen whole chickens from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (26%), Poland (21%), Ireland (21%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.2M | 26% |
| Poland | $5.1M | 21% |
| Ireland | $5.0M | 21% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $520K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $359K | 1.5% |
| Ukraine | $168K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.66, 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 whole chickens imports (HS 0207.12): 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 0207.12: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen whole chickens imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported frozen whole chickens worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whole chickens to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Poland (21%) and Ireland (21%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen whole chickens to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen whole chickens?
The HS code for frozen whole chickens is subheading 0207.12. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
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