DHL GHANA FACT SHEET BURKINA Bolatanga FASO BENIN OVERVIEW Ghana has emerged as one of Africa’s most stable, peaceful GHANA and democratic countries, reflected in the country’s economic Yendi performance: Ghana averaged 5 per cent GDP growth over the Tamale last 20 years, and was one of the world’s top 10 fastest-growing Bole Bimbilla economies – Africa’s fastest – in 2011. The second-largest CÔTE TOGO economy in West Africa after Nigeria, Ghana reached Middle D’IVOIRE Salaga Income Country status in 2012 and is projected to be one of the world’s ten fastest growing economies until at least 2015. Although Ghana’s growth is largely attributed to its abundant Sunyani natural resources, including oil and cocoa, the country is avoiding dependency on commodity exports with a strongly developed Mampong services sector. Kumasi Ho Obuasi Half of Ghana’s population is under 20, and the country’s Koforidua focus on higher education means that this generation will be well-educated and include technology-savvy entrepreneurs: Accra Tema Ghana has one of the most developed telecommunications Winneba KEY sectors in Africa. Mobile Internet penetration is 100 per cent, Cape Coast Capital City Sekondi-Takoradi Major City with a quarter of urban residents going online daily – the DHL Gateway second-highest rate in Africa. As part of Ireland’s larger Africa Strategy, Ireland is actively building trade relations with Ghana. Irish exports to Ghana are DHL FACTS estimated to have exceeded €48 million in 2010 – almost 20 per cent more than in 2009. A Ghana-Ireland Trade and Investment Locations: 23 Forum took place in Dublin in October 2011 and in 2012, Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and Enterprise Gateways into the Country: 1 Ireland visited Ghana and Nigeria to meet Irish investors and local business leaders. DHL Delivery Zone: 10 Vehicle Fleet: 38 With an open and entrepreneurial approach to business, English as the official language and a welcoming environment for international businesspeople, Ghana offers strong opportunities for Irish international traders both within Country Profile the country and as a regional gateway. Capital Accra Sources: Deloitte, The Economist, Enterprise Ireland, GOV.UK, IMF, Population 25.2 million McKinsey Global Institute Area 238,533 sp km Currency 1c edi (GHS) = 100 pesewa GDP US$ 82.65 billion (2012 est.) Languages Asante, Ewe, Fante, Boron (Brong), Dagomba, Dangme, Dagarte (Dagaba), Akyem, Ga, Akuapem, other (includes English (official)) Ethnic Groups Akan 47.5%, Mole-Dagbon 16.6%, Ewe 13.9%, Ga-Dangme 7.4%, Gurma 5.7%, Guan 3.7%, Grusi 2.5%, Mande-Busanga 1.1%, other 1.6% Source: CIA World Factbook DHL Ghana Fact Sheet 2 TRADE INFORMATION ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION Exports from Ghana Imports into Ghana For an estimate of landed costs (duties, taxes and other import fees) for shipments going to the Ghana, use the US$ 13.45 billion (2012 est.) US$ 17.76 billion (2012 est.) free DHL Express Trade Automation Services (TAS) tool. tas.dhl.com TAS also provides information on regulation Export commodities Import commodities compliance and trade documentation. Oil, gold, cocoa, timber, Capital equipment, petroleum, Prohibited Items tuna, bauxite, aluminium, foodstuffs. The list below is in addition to DHL’s standard list of manganese ore, diamonds, prohibited items. Top Import Origins horticultural products. • Airline tickets, blank • Furs USA, Nigeria, UK, China, stock (NI) • Gambling devices Top Export Destinations Indonesia, Germany, • Antiques • Ivory USA, Nigeria, Germany, South Africa, India, • Asbestos • Jewellery Cote d’Ivoire, UK, China, Vietnam, Australia. • Dangerous goods, hazardous • Pornography or combustible materials • Precious metals Belgium, Hong Kong, • Firearms, parts of & stones South Africa. Restricted Items Source: DHL, CIA World Factbook Alcoholic beverages, computer components, parts and software, electronic games & equipment, measuring Ireland to Ghana Transit Times apparatus including LPG cylinders & accessories, The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected medical samples, medical or dental supplies & for customs in Ghana to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the equipment, machine & electronic parts, non-hazardous value of the shipment. chemicals, including chemicals and allied products, perishables, phones or modems, radar equipment Accra Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days – transmitters or receivers, telecommunication equipment, televisions, television equipment, including Kumasi Non-Dutiable: 4 days Dutiable: 4 days all electrical appliances, products & cables and toys Ghana’s Ministry of Trade considers these items to be high Obuasi Non-Dutiable: 4 days Dutiable: 4 days risk. Items must be accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis/ Conformance issued by a laboratory and will be subject to a Cape Coast Non-Dutiable: 4 days Dutiable: 4 days visual inspection prior to Customs clearance. Tamale Non-Dutiable: 4 days Dutiable: 4 days Artwork, including drawings / proofs / layouts, catalogues, credit cards & credit card blanks (NI), labels, microfiche & microfilm and negatives, including x-rays and films Only 1 item permitted per shipment. Blank forms, hardback or paperback books, for non-commercial use, magazines and periodicals & journals Maximum weight: 10 kg (22 lb). All shipments are subject to duty and taxes as Communications equipment DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE Ghana Customs do not offer a duty free allowance. Receiver must obtain an authorisation letter from the National Communications Authority before Customs clearance can be completed. For more information Drugs: Prescription and non-prescription If you need support or advice on trading with Ghana, help is available. Receiver must obtain approval from the Food & Drug Board. Photographs Contact the DHL Express team on 1890 725 725 (+353 1 870 0790 Not accepted as documents when shipped from the US; if you’re calling from outside of the Republic of Ireland). send as goods. Visit www.dhlguide.ie for international trade information Tapes: Video cassettes Film title must be stated on cassette. Chambers Ireland or your local Chamber of Commerce Technical manuals www.chambers.ie Receiver must obtain authorisation letter from the National Communications Authority before clearance can be completed. Enterprise Ireland Used items www.enterprise-ireland.com Regarded as high risk – will be subject to inspection and certification. Irish Exporters Association For x-ray machines, please contact DHL Customer Services www.irishexporters.ie before shipping. Valid from: 08/2014.