Ireland is actively building trade relations with Ghana and Irish exports to Ghana are estimated to have exceeded €48 million in 2010. A Ghana-Ireland Trade and Investment Forum took place in Dublin in October 2011 and in 2012, Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and Enterprise Ireland visited Ghana and Nigeria to meet Irish investors and local business leaders.
Sources: Enterprise Ireland, GOV.UK, IMF
For more detailed information when trading with Ghana, download our Ghana Fact Sheet.
Locations: 23
Gateways into the Country: 1
DHL Delivery Zone: 10
Vehicle Fleet: 38
| Ghana: Country Profile | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Accra | EXPORTS FROM GHANA | |
| Population: | 25.2 million | Exports from Ghana: |
US$ 13.54 billion (2012 est.) |
| Area: | 238,533 sq km | Export Commodities: | Oil, gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminium, manganese ore, diamonds, horticultural products |
| Currency: | 1 cedi (GHS) = 100 pesewa | Top Export Destinations: | USA, Nigeria, Germany, Cote d’Ivoire, UK, China, Belgium, Hong Kong, South Africa |
| GDP: | US$ 82.65 billion (2012 est.) | IMPORTS INTO GHANA | |
| Time Zones: | UTC / GMT No daylight savings time observed | Imports into Ghana: |
US$ 17.76 billion (2012 est.) |
| Languages: | Asante, Ewe, Fante, Boron (Brong), Dagomba, Dangme, Dagarte (Dagaba), Akyem, Ga, Akuapem, other (includes English (official)) | Import Commodities: | Capital equipment, petroleum, foodstuffs |
| Ethnic Groups: | Akan 47.5%, Mole-Dagbon 16.6%, Ewe 13.9%, Ga-Dangme 7.4%, Gurma 5.7%, Guan 3.7%, Grusi 2.5%, Mande-Busanga 1.1%, other 1.6% | Top Import Origins: | Capital equipment, petroleum, foodstuffs |
| Transit Times | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected for Customs in Ghana to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the value of the shipment. |
Destination | Non-Dutiable Shipment | Dutiable Shipment |
| Accra | 3 days | 3 days | |
| Kumasi | 4 days | 4 days | |
| Obuasi | 4 days | 4 days | |
| Cape Coast | 4 days | 4 days | |
| Tamale | 4 days | 4 days | |
DHL can assist you with trading with Ghana. Contact the DHL Express team on 1890 725 725
DHL Customer Services is also available on 1890 725 725
All shipments are subject to duty and taxes as Ghana Customs do not offer a duty free allowance.
Where permits or certificates are required, the receiver must obtain import approval before clearance.
The list below is in addition to DHL’s standard list of prohibited items.
Alcoholic beverages, computer components, parts and software, electronic games & equipment, measuring apparatus including LPG cylinders & accessories, medical samples, medical or dental supplies & equipment, machine & electronic parts, non-hazardous chemicals, including chemicals and allied products, perishables, phones or modems, radar equipment – transmitters or receivers, telecommunication equipment, televisions, television equipment, including all electrical appliances, products & cables and toys
Ghana’s Ministry of Trade considers these items to be high risk. Items must be accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis/Conformance issued by a laboratory and will be subject to a visual inspection prior to Customs clearance.
Artwork, including drawings / proofs / layouts, catalogues, credit cards & credit card blanks (NI), labels, microfiche & microfilm and negatives, including x-rays and films
Only 1 item permitted per shipment.
Blank forms, hardback or paperback books, for non-commercial use, magazines and periodicals & journals
Maximum weight: 10 kg (22 lb).
Communications equipment
Receiver must obtain an authorisation letter from the National Communications Authority before Customs clearance can be completed.
Drugs: Prescription and non-prescription
Receiver must obtain approval from the Food & Drug Board.
Photographs
Not accepted as documents when shipped from the US; send as goods..
Tapes: Video cassettes
Film title must be stated on cassette.
Technical manuals
Receiver must obtain authorisation letter from the National Communications Authority before clearance can be completed.
Used items
Regarded as high risk – will be subject to inspection and certification.
For x-ray machines, please contact DHL Customs Services before shipping.
