Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Ghana

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat in Ghana showed considerable fluctuations between 2018 and 2022, moving from 2 523 t down to 2 341 t before recovering to 2 517 t. This period included a notable contraction in 2021, followed by stabilization and modest growth the following year.

Market volume rose to 2 839 t in 2023, driven primarily by the active role of the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) in coordinating development programs and policies aimed at increasing local pork production and achieving self-sufficiency. This industry-led effort contributed to higher domestic output. Concurrently, Ghana's long-standing food standards policy, which limits fat content in meat to 25% or less for pork, continued to shape the market environment by influencing consumer preferences and labeling requirements for meat products.

The food standards policy restricting fatty meat remained in force into 2024, maintaining a regulatory focus on healthier meat options. Government strategies to revitalize domestic meat production, including pork, continued, supported by the ongoing activities of the pig farmers' association to make local production sustainable and competitive.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Ghana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

In Ghana, production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat reached 2 821 tonnes in 2020, marking a 19.2% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 366 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.1% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Ghana

Market overview data indicates that Ghana did not export any non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from 2017 to 2020.

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Ghana

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Ghana imported 8 kg of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, which represents a significant 94.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 100%, translating to a compound annual decline of 94.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Belgium, and Sweden were the primary sources for Ghana's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in volume terms. Poland accounted for 42.4% of imports, Belgium for 26.9%, and Sweden for 25.4%, together making up 94.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Ghana's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat were valued at 51 US dollars, showing a 20.2% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 99.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 89.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in value, 2017-2020, $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States, Poland, and Sweden led as the top sources for Ghana's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms. The United States contributed 44.4% of import value, Poland 23.0%, and Sweden 19.0%, collectively accounting for 86.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Ghana in value, 2017-2020