As of 2025 Ghana relies on imports for approximately 60-70 percent of its rice consumption, with local production meeting roughly 30-40 percent of demand. Price trendsThe USDA explained that pricing is a plausible factor in the patronage and consumption of foreign rice in Ghana. For instance, in early 2025, a 25kg bag of Thai fragrant rice averaged GH¢690, Vietnamese rice sold at GH¢490 and local long-grain rice traded around GH¢535. Although campaigns urging Ghanaians to “eat local rice” have receded, they boosted awareness in the past. Current interventions by governmentPresident Mahama’s plan for rice production focuses on achieving self-sufficiency and reducing import dependency through the ‘Feed Ghana’ programme.

Source: GhanaWeb February 16, 2026 13:48 UTC