Soybean Meal Suppliers & Prices in Ghana — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product

Defatted Soybean Meal, High-Protein Soybean Meal

Derived Products

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)

HS Code

230400

Last Updated

2026-07-09

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams

Ghana Soybean Meal market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
5 sampled export transactions for Ghana are summarized.
0 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 1 import partner companies are mapped for Soybean Meal in Ghana.
Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
Page data last updated on 2026-07-09.

Soybean Meal Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Ghana

0 export partner companies are tracked for Soybean Meal in Ghana. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.

Explore Soybean Meal export intelligence in Ghana, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 230400.

Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier & Manufacturer Transaction Records for Soybean Meal in Ghana

5 sampled Soybean Meal transactions in Ghana include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.

Soybean Meal sampled transaction unit prices by date in Ghana: 2026-02-14: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-02-14: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-02-14: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-02-14: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-01-13: 0.67 USD / kg.

Date	Reported Product	Unit Price	Exporter	Importer
2026-02-14	ORG** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** * ******	0.68 USD / kg	(Ghana)	(Canada)
2026-02-14	ORG** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** * ******	0.68 USD / kg	(Ghana)	(Canada)
2026-02-14	ORG** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** * ******	0.68 USD / kg	(Ghana)	(Canada)
2026-02-14	ORG** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** * ******	0.68 USD / kg	(Ghana)	(Canada)
2026-01-13	SOY*** **** ** * *** ** *** * ** * ******* ** ** * * * ** ****** **** ***** * * ********* ***** ** * ****	0.67 USD / kg	(Ghana)	(United States)

Soybean Meal Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Ghana: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

1 import partner companies are tracked for Soybean Meal in Ghana. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.

Scatter points are sampled from 50.8% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Soybean Meal in Ghana

5 sampled Soybean Meal import transactions in Ghana provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.

Soybean Meal sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Ghana: 2026-04-23: 0.30 USD / kg, 2026-04-16: 0.30 USD / kg, 2026-04-09: 0.29 USD / kg, 2026-04-09: 0.30 USD / kg, 2026-04-09: 0.30 USD / kg.

Date	Reported Product	Unit Price	Exporter	Importer	Origin
2026-04-23	TOR*** * * **** *** ****** * **** ** *** ***** * *****	0.30 USD / kg	(-)	(-)	-
2026-04-16	TOR*** * * **** *** ****** * **** ** *** ***** * *****	0.30 USD / kg	(-)	(-)	-
2026-04-09	TOR*** * * **** *** ****** * **** ** *** ***** * *****	0.29 USD / kg	(-)	(-)	-
2026-04-09	TOR*** * * **** *** ****** * **** ** *** ***** * *****	0.30 USD / kg	(-)	(-)	-
2026-04-09	TOR*** * * **** *** ****** * **** ** *** ***** * *****	0.30 USD / kg	(-)	(-)	-

Top Soybean Meal Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Ghana

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 1 total import partner companies tracked for Soybean Meal in Ghana. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.

(Ghana)

Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09

Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing

Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade

Ghana Import Partner Coverage

1 companies

Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Soybean Meal in Ghana.

Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Soybean Meal importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Ghana.

Soybean Meal Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Ghana

Track Soybean Meal wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Ghana.

Historical Soybean Meal Wholesale Supplier Prices in Ghana (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Soybean Meal wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Ghana.

Soybean Meal yearly average wholesale prices in Ghana: 2021: 0.24 USD / kg.

Year	Average Unit Price	Lower Unit Price	Upper Unit Price	YoY Change
2021	0.24 USD / kg	0.23 USD / kg	0.26 USD / kg	-

Latest Soybean Meal Wholesale Export Price Updates in Ghana

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Soybean Meal wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Ghana.

Soybean Meal latest wholesale updates by date in Ghana: 2021-12-01: 0.27 USD / kg, 2021-12-01: 0.28 USD / kg, 2021-12-01: 0.28 USD / kg, 2021-12-01: 0.23 USD / kg, 2021-12-01: 0.23 USD / kg.

Date	Entry Name	Unit Price (USD)	Origin Country
2021-12-01	Soy** ********** ** ******** * ****** ** * **** * ** ** **** *** **** ***** *** * *** ***** ** *** * ****************	0.27 USD / kg	-
2021-12-01	Soy** ********** ** ********** * ****** ** * **** * ** ** **** **** ***** ** *** *** ** ** *** ** ****************	0.28 USD / kg	-
2021-12-01	Soy** ********** ** ********** * ****** ** * **** * ** ** **** **** ***** ** *** *** ** ** *** ** *** * ******	0.28 USD / kg	-
2021-12-01	Soy** ********** ** ******** * ****** ** * **** * ** ** **** *** **** ***** * * ** *** ***** ** *** ***** ****************	0.23 USD / kg	-
2021-12-01	Soy** ********** ** ******** * ****** ** * **** * ** ** **** *** **** ***** * * ** *** ***** ** *** ***** *** * ******	0.23 USD / kg	-

Classification

Product TypeByproduct

Product FormDry meal (bulk or bagged)

Industry PositionOilseed Crushing Byproduct / Animal Feed Ingredient

Market

Soybean meal in Ghana is primarily a protein feed ingredient for commercial livestock and aquaculture feed manufacturing, with supply strongly shaped by imports. UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics show Ghana imported HS 230400 (soybean oilcake/meal) at about USD 44.4 million in 2023, with major supplying partners including Argentina and the United States. Border entry and market placement typically involve multi-agency clearance steps (customs/ICUMS and sector regulators), making documentation accuracy and permit readiness critical. Feed safety risk management (notably mycotoxins such as aflatoxins) is a key acceptance and reputational factor for the sector.

Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (animal feed ingredient)

Domestic RoleKey input into domestic compound feed production for poultry and other livestock systems

Specification

Physical Attributes

Free-flowing, dry meal with no visible mold or off-odors (storage stability requirement in humid conditions).
Low foreign matter and manageable fines for feed mill handling and consistent mixing.

Compositional Metrics

Mycotoxin screening (especially total aflatoxins) is a key acceptance parameter for feed safety risk management in Ghana; Ghana feed studies reference a 15 ppb Ghana Standards Authority threshold used for poultry feeds.
Crude protein, moisture, and fiber are standard commercial parameters on certificates of analysis; buyer target values are contract-specific and should be confirmed with the Ghana importer/feed mill.

Packaging

Bulk shipments (e.g., vessel/containers) for industrial feed mills
50 kg woven polypropylene bags or jumbo bags for warehouse distribution (channel-dependent)

Supply Chain

Value Chain

Overseas crushing (soybean oil extraction → meal) → ocean freight → Ghana port entry → ICUMS customs declaration and agency permits → importer warehouse → feed mill formulation/pelleting → livestock/aquaculture farms

Temperature

Ambient transport is typical, but moisture control and dry storage are critical to limit mold and mycotoxin development.

Shelf Life

Shelf-life and usability are highly sensitive to humidity exposure and storage hygiene; prolonged damp storage increases spoilage and mycotoxin risk.

Freight IntensityHigh

Transport ModeSea

Risks

Feed Safety HighMycotoxin contamination (especially aflatoxins) is a deal-breaker risk for soybean meal used in Ghana’s feed chain: Ghana studies of poultry feeds report frequent exceedances of a Ghana Standards Authority aflatoxin threshold (15 ppb), creating a high risk of rejection, animal health impacts, and reputational/regulatory action if contaminated meal enters compound feeds.Require pre-shipment COA including mycotoxin panel from accredited labs; implement incoming QC sampling and segregation; maintain dry storage and rapid turnover to reduce mold growth.

Regulatory Compliance MediumClearance can be delayed or disrupted if multi-agency permits and documentation are incomplete or inconsistent (ICUMS customs declaration, Ministry of Trade IDF, and product-category dependent permits from agencies such as VSD/FDA/GSA).Use a pre-arrival document checklist aligned to ICUMS submission requirements and confirm upfront whether soybean meal is treated as animal feed/feed additive requiring VSD import approval for the specific consignment.

Logistics MediumOcean freight volatility and port dwell times can materially raise delivered cost for this bulky commodity and can increase quality risk if bags/bulk are exposed to humidity during delays.Contract freight with buffer lead times, specify moisture-protective packaging/liners, and plan for covered storage at port/warehouse; prioritize quick clearance via complete ICUMS submissions.

Sustainability

Deforestation and land-conversion risk screening for soy supply chains (relevant for multinational buyers and sustainability-linked procurement), including use of responsible soy certification schemes (e.g., RTRS) where demanded.
Climate and land-use externalities embedded in imported soymeal origins can trigger buyer due-diligence requirements in some downstream export-oriented value chains.

Labor & Social

Occupational health and safety and good storage/handling practices in warehouses and feed mills (dust exposure and contamination control) are salient operational themes; Ghana-specific soymeal labor controversy is not a defining issue in sources used here.

FAQ

What are the typical documents needed to clear imported soybean meal in Ghana?GRA Customs lists core import clearance documents such as a Bill of Lading/waybill, attested invoice, packing list, an Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade, and a TIN/GhanaCard PIN, plus any required permits from relevant regulators depending on the product.

Does soybean meal require a Veterinary Services Department (VSD) import permit in Ghana?VSD states that animal feed and feed additives are among items requiring veterinary import approval/permit and describes an ICUMS-based permit workflow. Because soybean meal is typically used as a feed ingredient, importers should confirm with VSD and their clearing agent whether the specific consignment is categorized in a way that triggers VSD permit requirements.

What is the main quality risk to manage for soybean meal used in Ghana’s feed sector?Mycotoxins—especially aflatoxins—are a key risk. Ghana research on poultry feeds reports that many feed samples exceeded a Ghana Standards Authority aflatoxin threshold used in the study, so importers and feed mills commonly manage risk via COAs, incoming testing, and strict dry storage.

Sources

World Bank WITS (UN Comtrade-derived) — Ghana imports of HS 230400 (Oil-cake and other solid residues, of soya-bean), 2023 partner breakdown and values

World Bank WITS (UN Comtrade-derived) — Ghana exports of HS 230400, 2023 values

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs — Import procedures and required clearance documents (ICUMS workflow, IDF, permits)

Veterinary Services Department (MoFA Ghana) — Import requirements and veterinary import permit procedures (includes animal feed/feed additives and ICUMS routing; inspection and sampling)

Food and Drugs Authority (FDA Ghana) — Food registration service information (includes food and feed meant for animal consumption; label/packaging suitability; processing timelines)

Ministry of Health (Ghana) — Overview of the Food and Drugs Authority mandate (FDA as national regulatory authority under Act 851)

ECOWAS Trade Information System (ECOTIS) — ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET) policy overview

PubMed — Study on aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination of poultry feeds in Ghana (references GSA aflatoxin threshold and exceedance rates)

Standards Facility (IFFT/partners) — Prioritizing Ghana Aflatoxin Policy Implementation Plan (cites Ghana Standards Authority aflatoxin limits for selected commodities and feed context)

Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA Ghana) — Upper East Region directorate page listing soybean among legume commodities

CSIR-Crops Research Institute (Ghana) — Soybean seed field day report (evidence of soybean work in Ashanti/middle belt stations)

WWF — Soy and biodiversity/deforestation impacts (context for soy sustainability due diligence)

World Resources Institute (WRI) — Explainer on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and soy coverage (context for downstream due diligence exposure)

RTRS — Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (responsible soy certification and chain-of-custody reference)

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Sub products: Defatted Soybean Meal, High-Protein Soybean Meal

Derived products: Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)

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