Chicken Leg Quarters
The core item of the Ghanaian market, in bulk cartons or IQF, sized to buyer specification.
Products in highest demand
Whole Chicken (grillers and eviscerated)
Whole birds by weight grade, individually wrapped or bulk-packed for retail distribution.
Chicken Wings, 3-joints and 2-joints
Mid-wings, prime wings and 3-joint wings for hospitality and street-food demand.
Mechanically Deboned Meat (M.D.M)
Blocks for sausage and processed-meat manufacturers, quoted per full container.
Also supplied on this corridor
- Chicken Drumsticks and Whole Legs
- Chicken Thighs and Leg Meat
- Chicken Gizzards and Livers
- Chicken Feet and Paws
- Whole Light Hen and Heavy Hen Leg Quarters
- Turkey Wings, Drumsticks and Necks
Shipping and trade terms
- Incoterms
- CIF Tema (default), CFR, FOB, CPT
- Equipment
- 40ft Reefer, High Cube, set at -18 °C
- Load per container
- approx. 26 - 28 MT net, FCL only
- Packing
- Bulk cartons 10 / 15 kg, IQF or IWP on request
- Transit time
- approx. 16 - 24 days from North European ports
- Origins
- European Union, Brazil, United States, on approval of the buyer
Documents and compliance
- Veterinary health certificate accepted by the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority and Veterinary Services
- Import permit support and full documentary set for customs clearance
- Halal certification available on request for the whole container
- Pre-shipment inspection, temperature logs and plant approval numbers on every load
Buyer questions
Which frozen poultry items move fastest in Ghana?
Chicken leg quarters lead by a wide margin, followed by whole chicken, 3-joint wings and MDM for local processors.
Can you supply Halal-certified poultry?
Yes. Halal certification for the full container can be arranged with the origin plant before loading.
What volume does one container carry?
A 40ft High Cube Reefer carries approximately 26 to 28 MT net depending on the cut and the carton format.
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