Ghana: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Ghana

After five years of growth, the Ghanian poultry market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Poultry Production in Ghana

In value terms, poultry production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of poultry in Ghana totaled X kg per X heads in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The poultry yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Ghana fell slightly to X heads, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, overseas shipments of poultry were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from Ghana, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, poultry exports to Togo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Togo stood at X%.

In value terms, Togo ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the largest markets for poultry exported from Ghana worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Togo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Togo (X%).

Poultry Imports

Imports into Ghana

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of poultry decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, poultry imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to Ghana, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest poultry suppliers to Ghana were the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, the UK, Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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