Ghana Export Promotion Authority — promotes Ghanaian exports and trade partnerships, recently opened Ghana Trade Houses in Philadelphia and other markets.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands’ CBI (Centre for the Promotion of sustainable production and trade between low- and middle- income countries and the Netherlands and Europe), have officially signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to for …
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands’ CBI (Centre for the Promotion of sustainable production and trade between low- and middle- income countries and the Netherlands and Europe), have officially signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to for …
… He cited Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) data showing that roughly 90% of the country’s cashew leaves Ghana unprocessed, cutting into potential jobs, local processing opportunities and export revenue. …
… Alfreda Amexo- Acting Head of SME Banking from the Republic Bank Ghana PLC, the Head of Industrial Arts and Craft from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), a Business Advisor from the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Indus …
… he Committee has since engaged key stakeholders, including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs; Trade, Agribusiness and Industry; Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts; and Sports and Recreation, as well as the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Ghana Export Promotion Authority …
…deepening commercial footprint in the United States The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana’s first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast and reinforcing the country’s str …
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana’s first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast and reinforcing the country’s strategy to deepen access to key international markets. …
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) embarked on a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow across Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities in agribusiness, agro-processing, logistics, eco-tourism, mining-linked value addition and rural industrialisation. The roadshow, part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, will engage local assemblies, traditional authorities and businesses in Sunyani, Techiman and Goaso to develop investment-ready projects and attract domestic and foreign investors.
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) embarked on a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow across Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities in agribusiness, agro-processing, logistics, eco-tourism, mining-linked value addition and rural industrialisation. The roadshow, part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, will engage local assemblies, traditional authorities and businesses in Sunyani, Techiman and Goaso to develop investment-ready projects and attract domestic and foreign investors.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the Netherlands' Centre for the Promotion of Sustainable Production and Trade have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic cooperation and provide direct market access for Ghanaian exporters to the Netherlands and the European Union.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands' CBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise a trade partnership, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation and provide Ghanaian exporters with direct market access to the Netherlands and wider EU markets.
J Grand Commodities has introduced three new cashew-based products under its Juki Nuts brand, with support from the MOVE-ComCashew programme, to boost local processing of Ghana's cashew and create jobs. The company, which currently employs 17 people, aims to move Ghana beyond raw cashew exports to build competitive local brands.
The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, in collaboration with Republic Bank Ghana, held the inaugural SME Connect program at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, designed to equip small and medium enterprises with knowledge, skills, and partnerships for growth and market access. The event brought together board members, government representatives, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for enterprise expansion.
Ghana's House Project Coordination Committee has outlined progress toward establishing Ghana House at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a unified national platform aimed at promoting Ghana's trade, investment, tourism, culture and economic opportunities to the international community.
The Ghana Olympic Committee president says the Ghana House project, launched in London on July 8, 2026, represents a major opportunity to advance Ghana's economic diplomacy agenda and position the country as an investment destination. The initiative is designed to promote Ghanaian products and services, facilitate trade partnerships, showcase tourism and creative industries, and strengthen diaspora relationships.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, investment promotion support, and financing access for Ghanaian businesses seeking to enter or expand in the American market.
Farmers in Sunyani Municipality fear that illegal mining operations moving into nearby communities could spread across farmlands and destroy cocoa cultivation and other agricultural activities. Unknown individuals have begun mining activities in nearby villages with excavators and heavy equipment, raising concerns about the loss of livelihoods for farming families.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast, offering market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support to Ghanaian businesses seeking entry to the American market.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support for Ghanaian businesses entering the American market, and follows similar Trade Houses opened in London and Kenya.
As of May 1, 2026, China implemented zero-tariff treatment across all eligible product lines for African exports, a move intended to enhance market access and price competitiveness. The policy raises broader questions about whether tariff elimination can drive industrial development and economic transformation beyond simply increasing export volumes.
The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre called on Canadian investors to pursue opportunities in Ghana's cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and other sectors. He highlighted Ghana's natural resources, youthful population and West African market access as investment attractions, noting that Ghana is prioritising value addition to drive industrial growth.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO has told Canadian investors that Ghana is seeking increased investment in cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and oil and gas, citing the country's natural resources, youthful population, and strategic West African access as attractions for expanding continental operations.
Ghana's non-traditional exports have exceeded US$5 billion, recording about 30 per cent growth over the previous year, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority. The GEPA deputy CEO attributed the growth to increased value addition and strong international demand, with cocoa products, cashew, shea, coconut, yam, and mango among top performers.
Ghana's handicrafts sector has recorded approximately 500 per cent growth in exports, becoming the fastest-growing segment in the country's non-traditional export sector, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority. The growth reflects rising global demand for Ghanaian cultural products including ornaments, Adinkra-inspired items, paintings and woodcrafts.
Ghana's investment and export agencies are organizing Invest Ghana Business Forums in Canada and the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign direct investment and highlight opportunities in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining, and other sectors.
AAK, a global leader in plant-based oils and fats, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana with the Embassy of Denmark to drive innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery, and food applications, supporting Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain development.
Ghana's non-traditional export sector produced record earnings of US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 percent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, with processed and semi-processed products accounting for more than 83 percent of total export earnings.
Ghana's non-traditional export sector achieved a record US$5.006 billion in earnings in 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024. Exporters were urged to sustain the compliance and innovation that drove this growth at a Ghana Shippers' Authority forum.
The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association says more than 70 percent of footwear sold domestically between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China, with imports worth over US$40 million while local exports remained below US$1 million. The association alleges that cheap imports have wiped out over 30 percent of market share for locally made footwear over the past decade and forced many producers out of business, and accuses some importers of exploiting customs loopholes by declaring finished products as rubber waste to evade higher duties.
AAK, in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery and other food applications, as part of its commitment to advancing Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain.
AAK, a global plant-based oils and fats company, has launched its AAK Academy platform in Ghana in collaboration with the Danish Embassy to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in food and personal care industries, supporting local manufacturing capacity and Ghana's shea value chain under a January 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Ghana's non-traditional export sector earned a record US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, prompting exporters to be urged to sustain the compliance and innovation that drove the milestone achievement.
President John Dramani Mahama is in Minsk for high-level bilateral talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, with discussions focused on expanding cooperation in agriculture, trade, investment, technology transfer and industrial development. The visit includes signing of four Memoranda of Understanding and a Ghana-Belarus Business Forum.
Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the beauty and cosmetics industry say Ghanaian products are made with precision and finesse comparable to foreign ones and meet both local and international market requirements. The SMEs made these claims at the 10th Beauty, Cosmetics and Wellness West Africa Ghana Expo at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association has appealed to government to protect the local footwear industry from cheap imported shoes from China, citing data showing over 70 percent of footwear sold in Ghana between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China valued at more than $40 million, while Ghana's footwear exports remained below $1 million. The Association says the influx is collapsing local businesses, destroying jobs, and burdening domestic manufacturers with high taxes on imported raw materials.
The 3rd Ghana Horticulture Expo will be held June 11–13, 2026 at the State House forecourt in Accra, organised by FAGE, GEPA, and Ghana Exim Bank to promote sustainable agriculture, innovation, and export growth in Ghana's horticultural sector.
The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa that featured government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The government announced a policy to restrict raw nut exports and donated Personal Protective Equipment to local women's shea-picking cooperatives.
The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa featuring government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The launch included PPE donations to women's shea-picking cooperatives and policy announcements aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the shea value chain.