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EU’s imports from Ghana increases by 8% in 2023 – Trade Minister

Total trade between the European Union (EU) and Ghana in 2023 decreased by 3 percent, recording six billion Euros compared to 2022.

EU’s exports to Ghana decreased by 11 percent from 3.7 billion Euros in 2022 to 3.3 billion Euros in 2023.

Imports from Ghana increased by eight percent, from 2.4 billion Euros to 2.6 billion Euros.

Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, explained that the trade between the two countries has improved foreign direct investment inflows and created an enabling environment for Ghana to become a hub for investment.

He said this at the second edition of the Ghana-EU Business Forum, held in Accra.

Mr. Hammond said the government is putting in place measures to adopt compliance and standards to connect rural suppliers to the global supply chain.

 

Source: gbcghanaonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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