Chicken meat production in Ghana has shown notable growth over the years, standing at 73.0 thousand metric tons in 2023. The period from 2013 to 2023 experienced fluctuations, including slight declines in 2016 and 2020. The growth trajectory was revitalized post-2020, culminating in a 2.7% year-on-year increase in 2023. Notably, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 was 3.43%, indicating steady growth.
The forecasts suggest continuous growth with production expected to reach 83.03 thousand metric tons by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.03%. This indicates a positive outlook with an overall forecasted 5-year growth rate of 10.55% between 2023 and 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from policy changes boosting local poultry farming, technological advancements in poultry production, and shifts in consumer preferences toward higher chicken meat consumption driven by rising incomes.
