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Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) have surged to $5.006 billion in 2025, marking an increase of over 30 percent compared to the previous year, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 report by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority in Accra, the Minister described the growth as a strong indication that the country’s export diversification agenda is gaining traction. She noted that Non-Traditional Exports now account for about 16 percent of Ghana’s total export earnings, signalling a gradual shift away from the country’s long-standing dependence on primary commodities such as gold, oil, and cocoa.

According to the Minister, expanding Non-Traditional Exports remains critical to achieving sustainable economic transformation, particularly as Ghana seeks to strengthen its position in global and regional markets. She also highlighted the growing role of intra-African trade under regional frameworks, which she said continues to provide new opportunities for exporters and contribute to the sector’s expansion. The government, she assured, remains committed to supporting exporters through targeted interventions, including improving production capacity, enforcing quality standards through the Ghana Standards Authority, and enhancing access to financing via the Ghana EXIM Bank.

The Minister emphasised that these efforts are aimed at boosting value addition, creating jobs, and positioning Ghana as a competitive player on the global stage.

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The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has concluded an engagement with international investors focused on Ghana’s economic outlook and ongoing reform programme. Dr.

Forson told investors that the recent improvements in the economy are the result of deliberate and structured reforms embedded in law, supported by strict fiscal discipline rather than short-term measures. He outlined a series of policy actions undertaken by government, including the reduction in the size of government, enforcement of mandatory commitment controls, and amendments to the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act introducing new fiscal rules. He also cited the establishment of the Fiscal Council and the Office of Value for Money to strengthen oversight and curb public sector inefficiencies.

According to him, government has also uncapped statutory funds to better align public spending with national priorities, while reforming petroleum revenue and mining royalty frameworks to support infrastructure development. Additional reforms have been implemented across tax administration, VAT, customs, payroll, energy, and the cocoa sector. Dr.

Forson said these interventions are already yielding positive outcomes, noting that economic growth has exceeded expectations, inflation is declining, the cedi has stabilised, and Ghana’s external position has strengthened. He added that reserve accumulation is ahead of programme targets, while improved investor confidence has contributed to declining yields. He further indicated that investors at the meeting expressed strong support for Ghana’s economic reset agenda and acknowledged progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and credibility.

The Finance Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to consolidating the gains, deepening reforms, and building a more resilient and inclusive economy aimed at long-term growth.

Chloe Hartwell 2 days agoLast Updated: April 17, 2026

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