Prepared chicken meat imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported prepared chicken meat worth $3.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 842 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 629 t |
| 2018 | $910K | 400 t |
| 2017 | $736K | 300 t |
Where Ghana imports prepared chicken meat from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 68% |
| Brazil | $376K | 11% |
| Germany | $186K | 5.4% |
| Denmark | $139K | 4% |
| Ireland | $126K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $88K | 2.6% |
| France | $77K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 55% below the world average of $4.37, 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 prepared chicken meat imports (HS 1602.32): 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 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared chicken meat imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared chicken meat worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared chicken meat to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Brazil (11%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $4.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared chicken meat to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $736 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 369%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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