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.