Ghana to Cut Palm Oil Imports by $2 Billion

Ghana to Cut Palm Oil Imports by $2 Billion

The Ghanaian government plans to cut palm oil imports worth US$2 billion, according to a 2025 report from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The report shows that Ghana consumes around 250,000 metric tonnes of palm oil each year, while local production is only about 50,000 metric tonnes. The gap is filled through imports, adding to a food import bill estimated at US$2 billion annually. To close this gap, the government plans to roll out a Nat…