Is garri business profitable in Ghana?

Garri business is profitable in Ghana due to the high demand for garri as a staple food. The article will introduce key factors that makes garri business profitable in Ghana.

1. High Demand for Garri in Ghana

- Garri is a popular food consumed across West African countries, like Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, etc. Almost every families in these countries eat garri in their daily meal.

- It is affordable, has a long shelf life, and is used in various dishes

- Many Ghanaians rely on garri as a daily carbohydrate source.

garri production line

2. Low Production Cost (If Locally Processed)

- Fresh cassava roots are widely grown in Ghana.

-Processing garri involves washing, peeling, grating, fermenting, dewatering, and frying—which can be done with basic equipment. Such as cassava cleaning machines, cassava peeler, cassava grinder, gari hydaulic press, garri fryer, etc.

garri cleaning and peeling stage

3. Import Opportunities (If Sourcing from Nigeria)

- Nigerian garri (especially Ijebu garri and yellow garri) is highly sought after in Ghana.

- Many Ghanaian traders import garri from Nigeria due to its perceived superior quality and taste.

garri crushing and dewatering stage

4. Rough Profit Margins

- Local Ghanaian garri:Selling price ranges from GHS 200 – GHS 500 per bag (depending on quality).

- Imported Nigerian garri:Selling price range from GHS 500 – GHS 1,200 per bag (higher profit margins).

- Retail sales (in small quantities) can yield even higher profits (e.g., GHS 10–GHS 20 per cup).

garri frying and sieving stage

5. How to Maximize Profit through Garri Profuction

- Source high-quality garri (Nigerian garri sells at a premium).

- Invest in an automatic garri production line in local places to improve the quality of products.

- Sell in bulk to retailers or directly to consumers.

- Explore exports to neighboring countries (Togo, Burkina Faso).

To sum up, garri business is very profitable in Ghana, especially if you focus on producing high-quality local garri or importing premium Nigerian garri. We, Henan Jinrui, dedicated in manufacturing cassava processing equipment, like garri, cassava flour, and cassava starch machinery for over 10 years, are pleased to offer you the suitable solution according to your demands.