Cocoa & Tropical Fruit Value-Addition Processing Facility Targeting EU Zero-Tariff Export Window

Ghana is experiencing a robust economic rebound in 2025–2026, posting 6% real GDP growth driven by the services and ICT sectors. FDI surged to a record US$2.61 billion in 2025 — more than four times the US$652 million recorded in 2024 — reflecting restored macroeconomic confidence following debt restructuring and easing inflation. The government's flagship 'Big Push' infrastructure initiative has earmarked GH¢13.9 billion (~$1.1bn) for priority projects in 2025, doubling to GH¢21.2bn by 2028. Simultaneously, the ICT and fintech sectors are growing at 9.9–21.3% annually, underpinned by the Bank of Ghana's National Payment Systems Strategy 2025–2029. China's new zero-tariff policy for African exports and Ghana's existing EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and UK Interim Trade Partnership Agreement collectively position the country as a compelling manufacturing and agro-processing export hub under AfCFTA. President Mahama's '24 Hour Economy' agenda further stimulates industrial activity.

Ghana's agricultural sector grew 6.6% in Q1 2025, and the manufacturing sub-sector recorded the highest number of new FDI projects (32 in H1 2025 alone), confirming strong investor appetite for value-addition. China's June 2025 zero-tariff policy covering 98% of Ghanaian taxable products — combined with Ghana's existing EU Economic Partnership Agreement — means processed agri-products face near-zero tariffs in two of the world's largest consumer markets simultaneously.

Market drivers:

- China's zero-tariff policy (June 2025) for 98% of Ghanaian products unlocks a massive new export corridor

- Ghana–EU Economic Partnership Agreement granting preferential access to European markets for processed goods

- Government's 'Big Push' GH¢13.9bn infrastructure spend improving cold-chain logistics and rural road connectivity

Risks:

- Poultry and certain agri-import permit regimes remain discretionary, creating supply-chain unpredictability for input sourcing

- Post-harvest infrastructure gaps and seasonal raw-material price swings can compress margins