Trends in the frozen mackerel market in Gana

Published 2025년 11월 28일

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Imports account for 60%... When entering the market, advance payment is mandatory. Dependence on imports has increased. The mackerel market faces complex customs and inspection procedures. Electricity anxiety and tax risks are rising. Advance payment conditions are the core of safe transactions. In Ghana, demand for mackerel and other frozen fish has grown at an average annual rate of 0.4% over the past 10 years. However, due to depletion of fish stocks and logistics issues, local catches have decreased, leading to an increasing reliance on imported frozen fish. Fish is mainly caught through small-scale fishermen and semi-corporate/corporate fisheries, but supply is insufficient compared to consumption, resulting in over 60% of total consumption relying on imports. From 2021 to 2024 in Ghana.

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About 60% ... Advance payment required for market entry High dependency on imports in the anchovy market Burden of complex customs clearance and inspection procedures Power instability and increased tax risks Advance payment conditions are key to safe transactions Anchovies and other frozen fish are distributed from importers to wholesalers, retailers, and finally to end consumers. Importers are the main suppliers of anchovies in the market. About 60% of the anchovies and other frozen fish circulating in the Ghana market are imported. Wholesalers are located in large central markets in major cities in Ghana and store large quantities of frozen fish in frozen food stores. Most retailers sell unprocessed anchovies to end consumers in kilogram units. Some retailers also sell processed forms such as smoked, salted, and fried. △ Importers Importers of anchovies and other frozen fish are mainly located in Ghana's Tema Port and Takoradi Port. As of July 2025, there are more than 200 ...

Source: Fisheco