Ghana: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian chicken table egg market stood at $X in 2022, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Ghana

In value terms, chicken table egg production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2020, the amount of chicken table eggs exported from Ghana totaled X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The smallest decline of -23.4% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports amounted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -64.6% was in 2016. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Togo (X kg), Switzerland (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of chicken table egg exports from Ghana.

From 2013 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Togo (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken table egg exported from Ghana were Togo ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Togo, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by -53.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burkina Faso (+20.9%).

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chicken table eggs increased by 6.9% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 711%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 564%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) constituted the largest chicken table egg supplier to Ghana, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total imports. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +78.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-51.8% per year) and France (-45.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken table eggs to Ghana, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +89.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-56.7% per year) and France (-55.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken table egg import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 62%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform