European Hygiene Products for Ghana

Our invoices are in EUR or USD. Payment is via international bank transfer (T/T). You can convert GHS to EUR/USD through your local bank or forex bureau. For new customers: 50% deposit before production, 50% before shipping. After 3+ successful orders: 30% deposit with flexible terms.

Tema port handles over 80% of Ghana's imports. Clearance typically takes 3-5 working days with a licensed customs broker. Required documents: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, and Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) conformity certificate. We provide all export documentation for smooth clearance.

Yes, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of Ghana requires registration for imported hygiene products including diapers, sanitary pads, and incontinence products. Registration costs approximately GHS 2,000-5,000 per product category and takes 4-8 weeks. We provide technical documentation and product specifications to support your FDA application.

Import duty on hygiene products in Ghana is approximately 20-25%, comprising Import Duty (20%), NHIL (2.5%), GETFund Levy (2.5%), and VAT (15%). Total landed cost including duties is typically 35-45% above CIF value. Even with duties, European stock lots remain 40-55% below local retail prices.

Yes, we can arrange shipments to Takoradi (Ghana's second port) for customers in the Western Region, though Tema is the primary and most efficient port for container cargo. Takoradi transit may take 1-2 additional days. Most importers prefer Tema due to better facilities and faster clearance times.

Baby diapers in Medium and Large sizes are the top sellers, accounting for about 70% of sales. Sanitary towels with wings are essential and in constant demand. Adult diapers are a growing segment driven by hospitals and pharmacies. Bales are popular with repackers in Makola and Kantamanto markets.