Ghana: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Ghana

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Ghanian pork market, when its value decreased by -5% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pork Production in Ghana

In value terms, pork production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 58%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Ghana totaled X kg per head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1.4%. The pork yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Ghana shrank to X heads in 2022, with a decrease of -6.9% compared with the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads, and then reduced in the following year.

Pork Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2016, pork exports from Ghana totaled X tons, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork exports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate 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

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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.

Pork Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, the amount of pork imported into Ghana stood at X tons, surging by 4.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 162% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to Ghana, together comprising 32% of total imports. France, Denmark, Belgium, the UK, Canada, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +55.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Ghana, comprising 22% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +44.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+22.2% per year) and the UK (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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