Ghana: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Ghana

After five years of growth, the Ghanian sheep and goat meat market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Ghana

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in Ghana amounted to X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheep and goat meat yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Ghana reduced to X heads in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a sharp downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X kg) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Ghana, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheep and goat meat exports from Ghana, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Ghana

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of sheep and goat meat decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Ghana, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Belgium, New Zealand, South Africa and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X), Australia ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to Ghana, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sheep and goat meat import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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