Ghana’s Exports Rise by $8.5 Million in 2026 – GEPA Board Chair
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has disclosed that Ghana’s exports have increased by $8.5 million so far in 2026, signalling positive momentum for the country’s external trade performance.
Dr. Jasaw, who also serves as Chairman of Parliament’s Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, made the revelation while speaking to journalists on Monday, February 16. According to him, the growth in export volumes, coupled with the prudent management of surplus production, is contributing significantly to Ghana’s macroeconomic stability.
The Wa East Member of Parliament made the remarks in response to claims by the Minority caucus that dollar injections by the Bank of Ghana are the primary driver of the country’s recent economic stability.
“There are exports relative to imports. Exports have been increasing, and I chair the GEPA board, so I can state for a fact that our export volumes have gone up. There is already a difference of about $8.5 million as of mid-year,” he said.
Dr. Jasaw stressed that the improving trade performance reflects gains in productive capacity and export competitiveness rather than an overreliance on central bank interventions.
“So, clearly, something positive is happening. It is not about over-injection of dollars. When the productive capacity of the country is effectively utilised and exports are rising, it naturally strengthens the macroeconomy,” he added.
He noted that sustained growth in exports, relative to imports, remains a key pillar in stabilising the local currency and reinforcing overall economic resilience.
