Prepared meals imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared meals by Ghana reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.8 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 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 521 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 758 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Ghana imports prepared meals from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 81% |
| France | $931K | 16% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $38K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $26K | 0.4% |
| United States | $25K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 36% above the world average of $3.76. 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 prepared meals imports (HS 2104.20): 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 2104.20: Homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meals imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared meals worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meals to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by France (16%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $3.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared meals to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2020 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meals?
The HS code for prepared meals is subheading 2104.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
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