Pork imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.3 million of pork in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $814K | 713 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $690K | 577 t |
Where Ghana imports pork from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (46%), Canada (16%), Poland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 46% |
| Canada | $371K | 16% |
| Poland | $326K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $162K | 7% |
| Ireland | $129K | 5.6% |
| France | $60K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $57K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $49K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $36K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 0203
| 0203.29 | Frozen pork cuts (other) | 87% |
| 0203.22 | Frozen pork hams and shoulders | 13% |
| 0203.19 | Fresh pork cuts (other) | 0.3% |
| 0203.12 | Fresh pork hams and shoulders | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 55% below the world average of $3.03, 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 pork imports (HS 0203): 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 0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of pork imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported pork worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply pork to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Poland (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average import price of pork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pork to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $690 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pork?
The HS code for pork is heading 0203. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0203.29 (87% of the value) and 0203.22 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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