Ghana’s fashion industry contributed about $2.42 billion to the economy in 2025, roughly 3% of gross domestic product, and supports more than 125,000 livelihoods across the formal and informal sectors. This is according to Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
Speaking in Accra at Ghana’s Biggest Fashion and Beauty Expo, Gomashie said government views fashion as a strategic growth industry with the potential to generate jobs, attract investment and strengthen Ghana’s cultural footprint internationally. The sector spans apparel design, textiles, beauty services and retail, and has become an increasingly visible component of the country’s creative economy.
To accelerate growth, the minister outlined a series of planned interventions, including the establishment of a Creative Arts Fund in 2026, the introduction of a Fashion and Textiles Month under the government’s Black Star Experience tourism programme, and expanded support for young designers and creative entrepreneurs. She also urged greater sustainability in production and stronger patronage of locally made designs to deepen value addition.
For policymakers, the focus is on moving the industry beyond small-scale production toward export-ready brands, stronger supply chains and improved access to finance. Clearer policy support could help Ghanaian designers scale regionally and tap into global markets, particularly as demand grows for African-inspired fashion.
The expo brought together designers, brands, investors and creatives, highlighting Ghana’s rising profile in global fashion and reinforcing the sector’s role as both an economic contributor and a tool of cultural diplomacy.
