Ghana announces policy to restrict poultry imports
Following a national address by President Akufo-Addo where he outlined steps to be taken to revitalise the Ghanaian economy, the Bank of Ghana has withdrawn foreign exchange support to customers for the importation of poultry and other goods now classified as “non-critical”.
This policy came into effect on 17 November, and it is anticipated will remain in place until May 2023. Besides poultry, other goods affected by this action include rice, vegetable oils, pasta, fruit juice, and bottled water.
Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has decreased in value by more than 40% in 2022. Furthermore, foreign exchange reserves are rapidly depleting with inflation over 37%, and Ghana’s ability to service its loans and pay government obligations is under severe pressure. The Bank of Ghana expects this action to reduce the high demand for US dollars and other major trading currencies and slow the depreciation of the cedi. The central bank also hopes this will encourage domestic production and consumption of import substitutes. It noted that importers of poultry and the listed items are not being stopped from importing, but the Bank of Ghana will not fund their importation.
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