Ghana expands fertilizer production to reduce import reliance

Ghana is actively seeking to reduce its heavy reliance on imported fertilizers through a series of new industrial investments aimed at boosting domestic production and food security. In 2024, the country imported over 554,000 tons of fertilizer, with nearly 95% intended for the domestic market.

On September 15, President John Dramani Mahama announced that the Chinese industrial group Sentuo Group is planning to build a fertilizer plant to supply local farmers. This follows a memorandum of understanding signed between the group and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in April. While specific details regarding cost and capacity have not been disclosed, the project marks a significant step in the nation's industrial strategy.

Other major developments include the August 2025 commissioning of a $3.5 million fertilizer blending facility by Invess Agriculture Ltd in the Shai Osudoku District, which has an annual capacity of 385,000 tons. Additionally, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has partnered with Qatari energy group Al Jedad Holdings for a $5 billion project at the Atuabo petroleum hub. This facility is expected to produce ammonia and urea, moving Ghana further into primary fertilizer production.