The Ghanaian market continues to offer many opportunities for exporters of consumer-ready food products and remains a key access point for entry into the West Africa Region market. The agricultural sector is largely subsistence based composed of 80 percent crop production, 10 percent livestock, poultry and fishery production, and 10 percent forestry. The sector employs over 60 … [Read more...]
Top 5 Products Imported by Ghana
Ghana has a diverse and rich resource base. The country is one of the top-ten fastest growing economies in the world, and the fastest growing economy in Africa. Well-endowed with natural resources, Ghana has roughly twice the per capita output of the poorest countries in West Africa. Even so, Ghana remains heavily dependent on international financial and technical assistance. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Import Origins of Ghana
Here are the Top 5 Import Origins of Ghana: Rank 5. The Netherlands (5.0%) The Netherlands and Ghana have maintained uninterrupted diplomatic relations since 1701. The strong historical and cultural ties between Ghana and the Netherlands mainly focus on the Dutch cultural heritage in Ghana. In partnership with a range of other parties, the Netherlands has restored a fort … [Read more...]
Top 5 Products Exported by Ghana
Ghana has a diverse and rich resource base. The country is one of the top-ten fastest growing economies in the world, and the fastest growing economy in Africa. With Ghana's primary manufacturing and exportation of digital technology goods combined with automotive and ship construction and exportation, Ghana attains one of the highest GDP per capita in Africa. Below are the top … [Read more...]
Top 5 Export Partners of Ghana
Here are the Top 5 Export Partners of Ghana Rank 5: Germany (4.6 Percent) Germany was the single most important destination of Ghana's exports, accounting for some 19 percent of all exports. A major change occurred in 1991 when the German Democratic Republic (GDR, or East Germany) abrogated its barter trade agreement with Ghana following the union of the two Germanies. In … [Read more...]