Ghana exports a huge number of goods to other nations throughout the world. China, Switzerland, India, South Africa, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy are Ghana’s top export destinations for goods. Statistics show that precious stones and metals, oil and mineral fuels, cocoa, fruit and nuts, ores, plastics, wood, aluminum, fats and oils, prepared meats, and other goods are Ghana’s most popular exports. The organization tasked with enabling, developing, and promoting Ghanaian exports is the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). Act 396 of 1969 created it as a ministry of trade and industry entity with the charge of fostering and promoting Ghanaian exports.

Ghanaian exports

Ghana exports a huge number of goods to other nations throughout the world. China, Switzerland, India, South Africa, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy are Ghana’s top export destinations for goods.

Statistics show that precious stones and metals, oil and mineral fuels, cocoa, fruit and nuts, ores, plastics, wood, aluminum, fats and oils, prepared meats, and other goods are Ghana’s most popular exports. The organization tasked with enabling, developing, and promoting Ghanaian exports is the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). Act 396 of 1969 created it as a ministry of trade and industry entity with the charge of fostering and promoting Ghanaian exports.

Ghana’s exports by type

There are two categories of exports in Ghana: 

• Traditional exports.
• Non-traditional exports.

According to the Import-Export Act of 1995 (Act 503), traditional exports include cocoa beans, logs, lumber, raw gold, other minerals, and energy. According to the GEPA, non-traditional exports include all goods besides cocoa beans, logs, lumber, raw gold, other minerals, and power.

How to launch an export company in Ghana

Before you begin exporting items from Ghana, you must have a business. I’ve written a comprehensive tutorial on how to export goods from Ghana to other nations. The regulations for sending products abroad largely rely on the kind of commodity you’re sending. Here is a brief guide:

Conduct a survey

You should conduct extensive research and learn everything there is to know about the export industry before diving in. Of course, you ought to have the goods you intend to export before now. Starting your own business and conducting a thorough survey before shipping items is a very sensible choice.

Create an export business account

You must register your business with the Registrar General’s Department if you want to give it greater legitimacy (RGD). Customers will check out your company to determine your credibility, thus this is crucial.

Look for foreign clients

Your business won’t succeed without its clients. You must set up a time to look for customers because of this. You must focus on promotion and painting a positive picture of your business and the exportable goods since you will be working with foreign clientele.

Documents required for Ghanaian goods export to other countries

The two main categories of exports are traditional and non-traditional. Although their documentation procedures are identical, there is a small distinction.

The export license

It is advisable to obtain a license from government organizations once you start exporting any goods from Ghana. For your customers, this paper will serve as solid proof of your legitimate business.

The certificate of origin 

A document used in international trade attests to the fact that the items being exported were manufactured and packaged in a specific nation. This kind of paperwork, which the exporter supplies, attests to the origin of the items.

The commercial invoice

 An exporting company is the one that provides this form of document. It is a declaration for customs purposes when exporting goods abroad.