Poultry meat imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of poultry meat by Ghana reached $373.2 million in 2024 (329.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $373.2M | 329.5K t |
| 2023 | $296.2M | 256.0K t |
| 2022 | $257.5M | 257.4K t |
| 2021 | $300.4M | 202.9K t |
| 2020 | $254.6M | 282.8K t |
| 2019 | $164.8M | 174.0K t |
| 2018 | $142.5M | 192.1K t |
| 2017 | $149.5M | 170.7K t |
Where Ghana imports poultry meat from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (29%), United States (22%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $107.4M | 29% |
| United States | $82.8M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $57.8M | 16% |
| Poland | $52.9M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $17.9M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $6.2M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $5.3M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0207
| 0207.14 | Frozen chicken cuts and offal | 88% |
| 0207.12 | Frozen whole chickens | 6.4% |
| 0207.27 | Frozen turkey cuts and offal | 4.6% |
| 0207.13 | Fresh chicken cuts and offal | 0.9% |
| 0207.26 | Fresh turkey cuts and offal | 0.1% |
| 0207.25 | Frozen whole turkeys | 0% |
| 0207.60 | Guinea fowl meat | 0% |
| 0207.45 | Frozen duck cuts and offal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana poultry meat imports (HS 0207): 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: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry meat imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported poultry meat worth $373.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 329.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry meat to Ghana?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($107.4 million), followed by the United States (22%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry meat to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $149.5 million in 2017 to $373.2 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $242.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 0207.14 (88% of the value) and 0207.12 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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