Ghana is set to strengthen its economic ties with China by opening a new Trade Office in Nanjing, Shandong Province, in 2026.
This move aims to promote and enhance bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries, according to Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare.
The planned opening of the Trade Office is expected to provide a platform for promoting Ghanaian products, facilitating business partnerships, and supporting investment opportunities in one of China’s key commercial hubs.
The establishment of the Trade Office forms part of efforts to promote and strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between Ghana and China. Ghana is also ready to sign a Zero-Tariff Agreement with China, a move that would further enhance trade flows and create new opportunities for Ghanaian exporters.
The minister noted that trading in local currencies has already begun between Ghana and China, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening Ghana’s economy.
China remains Ghana’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $11.8 billion in 2024, representing a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
The zero-tariff agreement is expected to grant Ghanaian exports full duty-free access to the world’s second-largest economy, opening vast new markets for Ghanaian producers and industrial players.
Products such as cocoa and cocoa derivatives, cashew nuts, rice, shea butter, textiles, handicrafts, and other processed agricultural goods are expected to benefit from the agreement.
The Ghana-China economic partnership has become a defining force in Ghana’s development trajectory, delivering infrastructure and industrial capacity.
Chinese companies such as Zonda Sinotruk, Sentuo, Sunon Asogli, and Huawei have become household names in Ghana, and over 100 Chinese-owned or joint-venture manufacturing firms now operate in the country.
