Average market prices for protein items across Accra remain broadly stable, but underlying volatility in fresh produce is emerging as a key pressure point in household food spending.
This is according to the latest Channel One TV Market Price Barometer.
The Channel One TV Market Price Barometer is a monthly price-tracking initiative by Channel One Business News team that monitors average prices of selected commodities across major markets in Accra, providing a reliable snapshot or insights of cost trends, inflation pressures, and market sentiment.
According to the Channel One TV Market Price Barometer- Protein and Fresh Produce Index, the average market price of fresh tilapia for four medium pieces is GH₵100.
The average market price of beef per kilogram is GH₵80, while goat meat records an average market price of GH₵95.
A broiler chicken records an average market price of GH₵181.56, remaining elevated within the basket.
The average market price of garden eggs per mini paint container is GH₵98.25.
For vegetables, the average market price of cabbage is GH₵20 per head, while carrots record an average market price of GH₵20 for four pieces.
Green pepper records an average market price of GH₵10 for five pieces, while oranges record an average market price of GH₵2 for three pieces.
The distribution of average market prices within the basket points to a clear divergence – protein categories remain broadly anchored, while fresh produce continues to exhibit wider price variation.
Garden eggs sit at the upper end of the average price range, contrasting with relatively lower-priced vegetables such as green pepper and carrots.
The data suggests a gradual shift in cost pressure from protein sources to fresh produce.
For households, this introduces a trade-off between dietary balance and affordability.
For policymakers, it reinforces the need to address inefficiencies in the supply chain for perishable goods.
