GHANA CHARTS PATHWAY FOR EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION AT TOP EXPORTERS FORUM AS TRADE MINISTER RALLIES EXPORTERS BEHIND 24-HOUR ECONOMY & STRATEGIC REFORMS
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (MP), has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s export landscape through policy reforms, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering focus on diversification. She made this known at the Top Exporters Forum held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the African Trade House in Accra.
The event brought together Ghana’s leading exporters and key stakeholders across the value chain for a dialogue aimed at addressing challenges in the sector and setting a renewed agenda for growth. From cocoa processors to manufacturers of iron, steel, textiles, and chemicals, the forum recorded strong participation, with many contributors offering insights, raising critical concerns, and proposing innovative solutions.
Welcoming participants, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare acknowledged the significant role exporters play in Ghana’s economic development and the urgent need to reduce over-reliance on a few primary commodities.
“According to the Ghana Statistical Service, while Ghana’s total exports rose from $25.99 billion in 2023 to an estimated $28.5 billion in 2024, Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) declined, representing only 13.4% of total exports,” the Minister noted. She described the statistics as a wake-up call for urgent diversification.
She outlined the government’s plan to explore more opportunities through bilateral and multilateral trade agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), while also intensifying the implementation of national initiatives such as the Accelerated Export Development Programme and the 24-Hour Economy Policy. “This forum is not just about identifying challenges,” the Minister emphasized. “It is about forging actionable solutions with clear timelines and measurable outputs.”
In her closing remarks, Hon. Of
