Ghana Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECOWASregional
activeZero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-free quota-free access
European Union
AGOA bilateral
activeDuty-free access to US market
United States
GSP (various)bilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements5
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Cocoa beans
Gold
Petroleum
Cashew nuts
Shea butter
Timber
Manganese
Diamonds
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zonePremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
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Zero-rated VAT on exports✓
Duty drawback scheme✓
Ghana Free Zones benefits (tax holidays up to 10 years)✓
Export Development and Agricultural Investment Fund (EDAIF)✓
Preferential access under ECOWAS ETLSRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (ECOWAS or EUR.1)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Phytosanitary Certificate (for plant products)
Health Certificate (for food products)
Quality Certificate (from GSA if required)
Export License (for controlled goods)
Customs Declaration (SAD)
Foreign Exchange Form (A2)
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA)
2Obtain export license from GEPA (if required for controlled goods)
3Register with Ghana Revenue Authority for tax purposes
4Prepare commercial documentation (invoice, packing list)
5Apply for Certificate of Origin from GNCCI or GEPA
6Obtain phytosanitary certificate (for agricultural products)
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points Performance
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Ghana
Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA)
Export AuthorityKey Services:
Export licensingTrade missionsExport training
Ghana Revenue Authority - Customs Division
Customsgra.gov.gh/customs
+233 800 900 110
Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)
Standards Bodygsa.gov.gh
+233 302 506 992
Key Services:
Product certificationISO certificationTesting services
Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chamber of Commerceghanachamber.org
+233 302 662 427
Bank of Ghana
Central BankKey Services:
Foreign exchange regulationsExport proceeds repatriation
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