Ghana Targets 60% Boost in Coconut Export Revenues

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to increase annual coconut export earnings from $11.4 million to $18.1 million, representing a nearly 60% jump in revenues.

The initiative was outlined by Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives on Agriculture and Agribusiness, during the launch of a nationwide farmer registration drive under the government’s Three Million Coconut Seedlings Program.

According to Dr. Otokunor, the program will significantly expand Ghana’s cultivation capacity:

“The distribution of three million elite coconut seedlings is designed to scale progress dramatically and expand cultivation by 20,000 hectares. The expected outcomes are bold and transformational—expanding cultivated area from 90,000 hectares to 110,000 hectares, and eventually to 150,000 hectares in the medium term. Most importantly, this initiative will increase export revenue by 60% annually.”

Farmers, cooperatives, and young agri-preneurs can register for seedlings through the official portal (www.piaa.gov.gh). Registration closes on September 30, 2025.

Africa’s Coconut Hub

As part of efforts to position Africa as a global leader in the coconut industry, the Presidential Initiatives Directorate is backing the Coconut Federation of Ghana to establish the African Coconut Board (AFRICOBOD), which will be headquartered in Ghana.

AFRICOBOD will serve as a unifying platform for coconut-producing nations across Africa, driving growth, innovation, and market competitiveness within the sub-sector.