GH¢31bn informal cross-border trade faces hurdles despite AfCFTA commitments
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Informal cross-border trade in Ghana was estimated at GH¢31 billion during the first three quarters of 2025. This trade continues to face significant operational challenges. These hurdles raise concerns about whether the country can fully use the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Informal cross-border trade in Ghana, estimated at GH¢31 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, continues to face significant operational challenges, raising concerns about the country's ability to fully harness the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).