Accra: The Chemicals and Fertilizers Export Council (CEC) of Egypt has initiated a trade mission to Ghana, engaging 14 Egyptian companies that are members of the council. The mission is scheduled to be operational until August 30, focusing on enhancing trade relations between the two nations.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the mission is organized under the auspices of Egypt's Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade and Ghana's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Agricultural Affairs. Coordination efforts are being facilitated by the Egyptian Commercial Office in Accra, helmed by Minister Plenipotentiary for Trade, Nisreen Wahish. The mission also receives support from the Accra Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI).

Khaled Abul Makarem, Chairman of the Export Council, emphasized that the mission aligns with the council's strategy to expand into promising African markets. This initiative is part of a broader plan to boost sector exports to African countries, reflecting Egypt's strategic interest in the continent.

Mohamed Magid, Executive Director of the Council, noted Ghana's significance as a regional market in West Africa. Egyptian exports to Ghana have shown notable growth, with a rise from $27.9 million in 2023 to approximately $41.9 million in 2024, marking an increase of about 50%. Fertilizer products lead the export list with a value of $11.5 million, followed by inorganic chemicals at $11.4 million, and plastics and plastic products at $11.1 million.

Yahya El-Menshawy, Director of International Cooperation at the Council, identified promising opportunities in the Ghanaian market, particularly in sectors such as fertilizers and pesticides, paints, glass, detergents, chemicals, inks, adhesives, rubber, and plastics-all of which are included in this mission.

In Accra, the mission will feature bilateral meetings between Egyptian and Ghanaian companies on August 27, aiming to foster commercial and investment partnerships. The Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers continues its efforts to expand Egypt's export markets and strengthen its presence across the African continent.