Ghana is poised for a horticultural renaissance as the country prepares to host the highly anticipated Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, from June 11–13 at the Accra International Conference Center. This landmark event, themed “Innovate, Transform, Sustain: Driving Growth in Ghana’s Horticultural Sector,” signals a bold step toward repositioning Ghana’s horticulture industry as a key driver of economic growth and sustainable development.
Spearheaded by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Expo is set to attract over 200 exhibitors and more than 3,000 trade visitors from around the world. The gathering promises to spotlight Ghana’s “green gold” — the rich diversity of its fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and other high-value horticultural products — while opening new doors for innovation, investment, and international trade partnerships.
The Expo’s significance will be amplified by the attendance of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, who will deliver the keynote address. His presence marks a renewed national commitment to agribusiness transformation, youth-led entrepreneurship, and climate-resilient, export-driven growth.
Defining moment
Speaking ahead of the Expo, the President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Mr. Davies Narh Korboe, described the event as a defining moment in the country’s journey toward economic transformation through agriculture.
He said the event was far more than a trade fair, noting that “it is a bold declaration of intent and a long-envisioned goal brought to life”. He explained that the Ghana Horticulture Expo was not just an event but a vision materialized. According to him, it reflects the deep determination to shift Ghana from merely exporting raw produce to becoming a value-added, globally competitive horticulture powerhouse.
Mr. Korboe added that the Expo was not only about fruits, vegetables, tubers, and herbs, but about showcasing the future of Ghana’s economy. He stated that what was being presented to the world was a forward-looking, inclusive, sustainable, and export-ready economic model that can thrive in a 24-hour, fast-paced global market.
He further emphasised that this year’s Expo represented a strategic convergence of policy, innovation, trade, and investment.
The event
The event is designed to bring together global buyers and local exporters in business matchmaking sessions, while offering policy roundtables and expert panels that will address the pressing needs of the horticultural sector.
In addition, the Expo will feature export readiness training to prepare businesses for the demands of international markets. It will also highlight the remarkable contributions of women and youth-led agribusinesses and showcase cutting-edge climate-smart agricultural technologies.
Mr. Korboe said the true essence of the Expo lied in its message of resilience and hope. He explained that it told the story of a nation determined to farm its way out of poverty, generate meaningful employment for its youth, and elevate women-led agricultural enterprises into globally recognized brands.
He called on all stakeholders including exporters, investors, policymakers, academics, or technology innovators to join the movement. According to him, the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 offers a front-row seat to the future of Africa’s green economy and an opportunity to be part of a transformation that is already underway.
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