Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports Hit $5bn as Cocoa Processing Spurs Industrial Growth
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Updated · Business Insider Africa · Apr 20
Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports Hit $5bn as Cocoa Processing Spurs Industrial Growth
43 articles · Updated · Business Insider Africa · Apr 20
Ghana’s non-traditional export earnings reached a record $5 billion in 2025, marking a 30.7% increase from the previous year.
Growth was driven by value-added cocoa products, cashew, shea, and manufactured goods, with over 83% of earnings from processed products.
Officials say this shift towards industrialisation and export diversification boosts economic resilience and strengthens Ghana’s position in global and regional markets.
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