# Ghana food import trends and poultry industry development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-food-import-trends-and-poultry-industry-development
> Updated: 2026-08-28T18:41:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that in 2025, the nation spent GH¢36.46 billion on food imports. Major expenditures included processed cereal grains, frozen chicken, and various animal products, with rice also representing a significant portion of the total import bill. This spending highlights a continued dependence on foreign supplies for staple foods and protein.

In response to these import costs, Ghanaian officials and investment partners signed a US$270 million Heads of Terms agreement to establish an integrated domestic poultry industry. The initiative, involving several organizations including the Tony Blair Institute and Agrium Capital, aims to develop a complete value chain—from feed mills to distribution networks—to reduce the annual US$400 million foreign exchange expenditure on imported chicken.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Ghana signs US$270m poultry deal to reduce chicken imports

Ghana has signed a US$270 million Heads of Terms agreement to build an integrated poultry industry and reduce its US$400 million annual chicken import bill.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-signs-us270m-poultry-deal-to-reduce-chicken-imports

### 2026-07-31: Ghana's 2025 food imports total GH¢36.5 billion, led by cereals and chicken

Ghana's 2025 food imports reached GH¢36.5 billion, with cereals, frozen chicken, animal products and rice accounting for about 30% of the bill, underscoring continued reliance on foreign supplies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-2025-food-imports-total-gh365-billion-led-by-cereals-and-chicken

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