Meat and fish meal exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported meat and fish meal worth $4.1 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $686K | 558 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Ghana exports meat and fish meal to
Turkey alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.1M | 74% |
| Japan | $474K | 11% |
| Italy | $444K | 11% |
| Greece | $147K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 32% above the world average of $1.03. 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.
Meat and fish meal imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported meat and fish meal worth $2.9 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), Mauritius (13%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $780K | 27% |
| Mauritius | $361K | 13% |
| Italy | $324K | 11% |
| Spain | $212K | 7.4% |
| Latvia | $196K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $182K | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $182K | 6.4% |
| Poland | $151K | 5.3% |
| France | $120K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $112K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana meat and fish meal exports (HS 2301): 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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported meat and fish meal worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy meat and fish meal from Ghana?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average export price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of meat and fish meal from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also import meat and fish meal?
Yes. Ghana imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Mauritius and Italy. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2301.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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