Ghana: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian frozen whole turkey market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2016, approx. X kg of frozen whole turkeys were exported from Ghana; stabilizing at 2015. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) was the main destination for frozen whole turkey exports from Ghana, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Cote d'Ivoire was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average frozen whole turkey export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cote d'Ivoire amounted to 0.0% per year.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, frozen whole turkey imports into Ghana skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 34% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 264%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 308%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkey to Ghana, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +49.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+27.7% per year) and Canada (+17.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkeys to Ghana, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+22.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+40.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen whole turkey import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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