Ghana’s non‑traditional exports top $5 billion, aiming for $10‑$15 billion by 2030

Ghana’s non‑traditional export earnings have surpassed US$5 billion for the first time, recording about 30 % growth over the previous year, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) announced. Deputy CEO Rashid Raymond Kramer highlighted that cocoa products, especially cocoa butter and cocoa cake, contributed more than US$800 million, while cashew, shea, coconut, yam, mango and other processed agricultural goods also performed strongly. He said the increase reflects a shift toward value‑added processing, which raises revenue and reduces post‑harvest losses, and reiterated GEPA’s goal of reaching US$10 billion in non‑traditional export earnings by 2030.

Davis Korboe, president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), warned that with stronger government, financial and industry support the sector could exceed US$15 billion by 2030. He pointed to the feed industry, coconut production, mango cultivation and Tree Crops Development Authority programmes as growth drivers, noting the feed sector alone could generate over 80,000 jobs annually. Korboe called for favourable policies, infrastructure investment and a dedicated financing vehicle to boost value addition and expand market access for Ghanaian exporters.