Prepared meat imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported prepared meat worth $10.7 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.1 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 | $10.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 3.6K t |
Where Ghana imports prepared meat from
Most of the value came from Brazil (43%), China (22%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.6M | 43% |
| China | $2.3M | 22% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 11% |
| France | $1.1M | 10% |
| Egypt | $328K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $216K | 2% |
| Ireland | $191K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $139K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $117K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 1602
| 1602.50 | Prepared beef | 60% |
| 1602.32 | Prepared chicken meat | 32% |
| 1602.10 | Homogenised meat preparations | 2.9% |
| 1602.31 | Prepared turkey meat | 1.9% |
| 1602.49 | Prepared pork products (other) | 0.7% |
| 1602.39 | Prepared poultry meat (other) | 0.7% |
| 1602.41 | Prepared ham | 0.6% |
| 1602.90 | Prepared meat (other species) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 72% below the world average of $4.90, 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 meat imports (HS 1602): 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: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported prepared meat worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meat to Ghana?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared meat to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat?
The HS code for prepared meat is heading 1602. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 1602.50 (60% of the value) and 1602.32 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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