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Ghana Export Promotion Authority

Ghana Export Promotion Authority — promotes Ghanaian exports and trade partnerships, recently opened Ghana Trade Houses in Philadelphia and other markets.

2026-04-282026-07-30

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May 2026
6 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… Examples include Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency, Morocco Agency for Investment and Export Development, Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements, and Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (Southern Africa). …
Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: From market access to market readiness: Making the most of China’s Zero Tariff Opportunity
April 2026
30 AprJoy Online
… The event is supported by KGL Group, Ghana EXIM Bank, Telecel, and Consolidated Bank Ghana, with additional support from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Scent of Africa, and Devtraco Group, alongside a media partnership with Joy 99.7 FM. …
Glitz Africa announces awardees for Ghana Women of the Year Honours 2026
28 AprBusiness & Financial Times
Ghana Export Promotion Authority(GEPA) board chairman ,Godfred Seidu Jasaw says the sharp rise in non-traditional export earnings in 2025 underscores the early impact of government-led industrial and trade reforms, even as global conditions remain uncertain. …
GEPA board chair credits policy push as non-traditional exports surge 31%

Business

GIPA launches investment roadshow across three regions

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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.

28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 28 July

GIPA launches investment roadshow across three regions
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.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 21 July

GEPA and Netherlands CBI formalize Ghana trade partnership
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.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GEPA and Netherlands CBI sign trade partnership agreement
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.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

J Grand Commodities launches cashew milk, butter and protein bar
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.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

GTFCL launches SME Connect program for enterprise growth
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.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Ghana House to showcase trade and culture at Glasgow 2026 Games
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana House at Commonwealth Games advances economic diplomacy
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia
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.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 26 June

Illegal mining in Sunyani threatens cocoa and cashew farms
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.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia
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.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia for export support
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.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

China grants zero-tariff treatment on African exports
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.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 24 June

GIPC Invites Canadian Investors to Ghana's Key Sectors
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.
24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

GIPC seeks Canadian investment in cocoa, pharmaceuticals, energy
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.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's non-traditional exports exceed $5 billion for first time
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.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's handicrafts sector records 500% export growth
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.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Ghana to use World Cup 2026 for investor recruitment forums
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.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

AAK Academy launches in Ghana to boost food innovation
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.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's non-traditional exports hit record US$5 billion in 2025
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.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 11 June

Ghana's non-traditional exports exceed $5 billion for first time
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.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Chinese shoe imports exceed $40m, dominate Ghana market
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.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
AAK launches Academy platform to advance Ghana food innovation
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.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 9 June

AAK launches innovation academy in Ghana for chocolate, shea sectors
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's non-traditional exports hit record $5 billion
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

Mahama in Minsk for Ghana-Belarus economic cooperation talks
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.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

Ghanaian cosmetics SMEs say local products meet international standards
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.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

GLFMA seeks protection from cheap Chinese shoe imports
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.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 25 May

Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 to boost agricultural self-reliance
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.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 9 May

World Shea Expo 2026 launches in Wa region
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.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

Upper West Region launches World Shea Expo 2026
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →