Accra, Dec. 20, 2025 — Ghana’s fashion industry contributed about US$2.42 billion to the national economy in 2025, representing roughly three per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the sector formally employing over 25,000 people and supporting more than 100,000 others in the informal economy, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has indicated.
Speaking at Ghana’s Biggest Fashion and Beauty Expo at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra on Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to positioning the fashion and beauty industry as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and cultural diplomacy.
She noted that global fashion is valued at over US$3 trillion and plays a major role in the economies of countries such as Italy, France and the United States, while Africa’s fashion sector contributed about US$31 billion to GDP in 2020, with projections exceeding US$70 billion by 2029.
“In Ghana, market revenue is projected to reach over US$843 million by the end of 2025, showing clearly that fashion is no longer a fringe activity but a serious economic sector,” she said.
The Minister explained that government’s role is to create an enabling environment for the creative economy to thrive, citing the Ghana Tourism Authority’s partnership with the Expo as practical support through funding, policy guidance and visibility. She added that such private sector–led initiatives align with the Black Star Experience, government’s flagship tourism and culture programme.
Hon. Gomashie also highlighted the industry’s importance as a major employer of women and praised the growing preference for African and made-in-Ghana designs, describing it as a resurgence of pride in cultural identity. She commended President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin and other public figures for promoting Ghanaian fashion through their public appearances.
On sustainability, she expressed concern about the environmental impact of used clothing imports, noting that a significant portion becomes immediate waste, and urged industry players to adopt circular and environmentally responsible production models.
She announced planned interventions including a Creative Arts Fund in 2026, a Fashion and Textiles Month under the Black Star Experience, support for local shoemakers and the National Apprenticeship Programme to provide free training and start-up assistance for young creatives.
The Deputy Chief of Staff , Nana Oye Bampoe Addo who was the guest of honor said the Expo showcased a new generation of designers who combine creativity with business acumen, while the Chief Executive Officer of Charterhouse Ghana, Theresa Ayoade described the event as a platform demonstrating how African fashion has moved from emergence to global relevance. She thanked participant and attendees for their consistent support.
The event, organised by Charterhouse Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Fashion Fusion GH, brought together designers, beauty brands, entrepreneurs, investors, creatives and fashion enthusiasts from Ghana and beyond.
Source: Delassie Mabel Awuku-PR-Unit-MoTCCA
