Ghana: Market for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn 2025

Market Size for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Ghana

After five years of growth, the Ghanian market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn decreased by -7.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Ghana

In value terms, production of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 57,909,500% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Exports from Ghana

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn increased by 72% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 938% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 721% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from Ghana, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+15.9% per year) and Belgium (+85.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn exports from Ghana, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +20.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+18.6% per year) and France (+26.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 83%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, the amount of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn imported into Ghana rose remarkably to X tons, surging by 5.4% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 190%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest frozen vegetables other than potato and corn supplier to Ghana, accounting for a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+15.7% per year) and Egypt (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to Ghana, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+14.7% per year) and Denmark (+17.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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