Live poultry imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live poultry by Ghana reached $9.3 million in 2024 (320 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.6 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 | $9.3M | 320 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 401 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 432 t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 482 t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 436 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 564 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 424 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 306 t |
Where Ghana imports live poultry from
Netherlands alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 66% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 21% |
| Spain | $417K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $305K | 3.3% |
| France | $176K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $150K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $136K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Live chicken chicks | 100% |
| 0105.12 | Live turkey chicks | 0.4% |
| 0105.14 | Poultry: live, geese, weighing not more than 185g | 0% |
| 0105.13 | Poultry: live, ducks, weighing not more than 185g | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.99 per kg, 914% above the world average of $2.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 live poultry imports (HS 0105): 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 0105: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported live poultry worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 320 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Belgium (21%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.99 per kg in 2024, 914% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live poultry to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (100% of the value) and 0105.12 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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