Mr Davis Korboe, President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), has said Ghana could exceed US$15 billion in non-traditional export earnings by 2030 if government, financial institutions and industry stakeholders strengthen support for value addition and export development.
Mr Korboe made the projection during the Eye on Port media forum powered by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).
He said the country’s attainment of more than US$5 billion in non-traditional export earnings ahead of earlier projections demonstrated the sector’s immense growth potential.
He recalled that during the 2025 Horti Expo, he had projected that Ghana would attain the US$5 billion milestone by 2027.
According to him, the earlier-than-expected achievement showed that the country was on a positive growth trajectory and capable of recording even higher earnings.
Mr Korboe identified the feed industry, coconut production, mango cultivation and the Tree Crops Development Authority’s programmes as key areas capable of driving future export growth.
He said the feed industry alone had the potential to create more than 80,000 jobs annually if adequately supported.
He stressed the need for government to remain deliberate in supporting export-orientated industries through favourable policies, infrastructure development and institutional collaboration.
The FAGE president also called for the establishment of a dedicated financing vehicle to support producers and exporters of non-traditional export commodities.
He said increased investment in value addition would enable Ghana to maximise earnings from its agricultural products while creating jobs and reducing dependence on raw commodity exports.
By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo, GNA
