Ghana Export Promotion Authority

What Ghana Export Promotion Authority does

Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) is a statutory body of the Government of Ghana established in 1969 and headquartered in Accra, operating with 101-250 employees to develop and promote Ghana's export trade. The authority serves Ghanaian exporters across multiple sectors — horticulture, agribusiness, cocoa, fisheries, roots and tubers, wood processing, textiles and apparel, cosmetics, and IT/BPO — providing export development services, market intelligence, trade advisory, regulatory guidance (AGOA for the US, EU compliance), and capacity-building programs. Its core offerings are delivered through digital platforms (GEPA Exporters Portal, Export School, Market Hub, SheTrades GhanaHub, GreenToCompete Hub, Export Readiness Checker, BizBox project) and physical international trade infrastructure (Ghana Trade Houses in London, Philadelphia, and Kenya). The organization also sponsors and facilitates Ghanaian participation in international trade events including the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Ghana International Horticulture Expo, Northern Business Fair, and GITEX Nigeria 2026.

GEPA's revenue model is primarily government-funded through public allocations and development partner support (UNIDO listed as a funder), with no publicly disclosed service pricing. The authority facilitates bilateral trade flows that reached £1.6 billion between Ghana and the UK in 2025 (UK imports from Ghana at £697 million), US$2.5 billion in Ghana-US bilateral goods trade in 2025, and Non-Traditional Exports totaling approximately US$5.006 billion in 2025 — though these figures represent aggregate Ghanaian export sector activity, not GEPA's own operating revenue. Strategic partnerships anchor GEPA's go-to-market: the Netherlands-based Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) provides European market access support, Ghana EXIM Bank provides exporter financing, and the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) coordinates industry-side engagement. The authority also administers the annual Presidential National Awards for Export Achievements, reinforcing its role as Ghana's official export promotion body under the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

Name

Ghana Export Promotion Authority

Legal name

Ghana Export Promotion Authority

Website

https://gepaghana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) is Ghana's statutory government trade promotion body, founded 1969, that develops and promotes Ghanaian exports through digital platforms, international Trade Houses, capacity-building programs, and trade event facilitation for SMEs and exporters across horticulture, agribusiness, cocoa, textiles, cosmetics, and IT/BPO sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Promotion Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (926140)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Facilitation & Customs Modernization (BPADAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compliance, Risk & Supplier Due Diligence (KYC/ESG/Sanctions) (BPAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Export promotion services
• Trade facilitation
• Export market intelligence
• Exporter capacity building
• Non-traditional exports

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Export Promotion Services: GEPA provides export development and promotion services as a government trade promotion authority, facilitating international market access for Ghanaian exporters.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) is Ghana's government trade promotion agency that develops and promotes Ghana's exports through market intelligence publications, exporter training programs, trade facilitation services, and physical international Trade Houses. It operates digital platforms including the GEPA Market Hub and Export Readiness Checker to help Ghanaian exporters access foreign markets, comply with EU/US regulations, and connect with international buyers across sectors such as agribusiness, cocoa, horticulture, fisheries, cosmetics, textiles, wood processing, and roots and tubers.

Product overview

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) operates a comprehensive export promotion ecosystem centered on its online Exporters Portal. The core platform is supplemented by the GEPA Export School for training, the Market Hub for trade intelligence, and the SheTrades GhanaHub for women entrepreneurs. GEPA also operates physical Ghana Trade Houses in London and Philadelphia as commercial footholds. Key tools include an Export Readiness Checker and the BizBox project for women entrepreneurs. The organization provides market information across sectors including Agribusiness, Cocoa, Beauty and Cosmetics, Fisheries, Roots and Tubers, and Wood Processing, along with annual Non-Traditional Export Statistics reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEPA Export School: An export education and training initiative by GEPA
• GEPA GreenToCompete Hub
• SheTrades GhanaHub

Products and services

• GEPA Export School

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-Traditional Exports reached US$5.006 billion in 2025, targeting US$10 billion by 2030
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2026FAGE collaborates with GEPA and Ghana EXIM Bank to host the Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026 in Accra from September 3 to 5, positioning the sector as a strategic driver for job creation and economic transformation.
• Ghana EXIM BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2026Ghana EXIM Bank collaborates with GEPA and FAGE to support the Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026, providing financing support for Ghanaian exporters and horticulture sector development.
• Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) - NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026GEPA and Netherlands' CBI signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve Ghanaian exporters' access to European Union markets through technical assistance, market intelligence, business linkages, and capacity building. The partnership supports Ghana's target to scale Non-Traditional Exports to US$10 billion by 2030, with support targeting horticulture, cocoa, agribusiness, and IT/BPO sectors.
• Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) - NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026MoU formalizes bilateral trade cooperation between Ghana and Netherlands, marking a historic milestone in economic partnership. CBI will support Ghanaian SMEs in key sectors including horticulture, cocoa, and agribusiness to achieve compliance with EU market access regulations.
• UNIDOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIDO is listed as a funder and partner of GEPA, contributing to export development initiatives.
• European Union (EU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU is listed as a partner organization supporting GEPA's export promotion activities.
• International Trade Centre (ITC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITC is listed as a partner organization providing trade support services.
• Ghana Trading HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGhana Trading Hub is listed as a partner supporting GEPA's trade facilitation activities.
• Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFO Canada is listed as a partner organization providing trade facilitation support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC): NEPC is Nigeria's federal government export promotion agency, operating with the same mandate as GEPA: facilitating non-oil exports, providing market intelligence, and organizing trade fairs. Both are West African statutory bodies targeting export diversification and SME development.
• Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE): MATRADE is Malaysia's national trade promotion agency, running international trade offices, Trade House equivalents, and export readiness programs. It is a global benchmark for emerging-market export promotion and directly comparable to GEPA's mandate and operating model.
• Kenya Trade Development Authority (KEPROBA): KEPROBA is Kenya's trade promotion authority, operating alongside a Ghana Trade House in Kenya. Both target horticultural/agricultural exports, run international trade fairs, and compete for the same East African and European buyer pool.
• Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB): UEPB is Uganda's statutory export promotion body with a similar mandate to GEPA: promoting non-traditional exports, facilitating trade fairs, and providing market intelligence. Both serve East African economies seeking to diversify away from raw commodities.
• Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade): TanTrade is Tanzania's national trade promotion agency with parallel responsibilities to GEPA: export development, market access, and trade facilitation. Both operate in East Africa targeting horticulture and agribusiness exports.
• Trade and Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP): TDAP is Pakistan's federal trade promotion body, comparable to GEPA in mandate of non-traditional export promotion, organizing trade fairs, and running overseas trade offices. Both serve emerging markets seeking export diversification.

Broad incumbents

• Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa): South Africa's DTIC is a broader government ministry with trade promotion as one of many functions. It is a larger and more established African peer to GEPA, with longer-running international trade footholds and a wider portfolio of export-related services.
• International Trade Centre (ITC): ITC is a joint UN/WTO agency that partners with GEPA (listed as a partner) and supports export promotion in developing countries. It is a multilateral peer that delivers market intelligence, training, and trade facilitation services with overlapping scope.

Others

• Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI): CBI is a Netherlands-based agency that signed a 2026 MoU with GEPA to improve Ghanaian exporter access to EU markets. It is a direct partner/enabler of GEPA's European market access programs and a precedent for similar partnerships GEPA could pursue.
• Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO): TFO Canada is a trade facilitation partner organization explicitly listed as a GEPA partner. It provides trade training and buyer-linkage services to exporters in developing countries, making it a thematic peer and enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GEPAGhana
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIRK7XD9ZyYOrgpjRW1Mr-Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/GEPAGhana

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ghana Export Promotion Authority