According to Volza's India Export data, India exported approx... 5000 shipments of Ayurvedic Products to Ghana from Mar 2023 to Feb 2024 (TTM) marking a growth rate of 2% compared to the preceding twelve months.
Within this period, in Feb 2024 alone, 395 Ayurvedic, Products export shipments were made from India to Ghana. This marks a year-on-year growth of 7% compared to Feb 2023, and a -49% sequential growth from Jan 2024.Most of the Ayurvedic, Products exports from India go to Ghana.
The export of Ayurvedic products from India is a billion-dollar industry governed by the ministry of AYUSH. There are several important documents required for the export of Ayurvedic medicines from India. These documents are related to the product type, destination country, and shipping mode and ensure the legal validity of the transactions. These documents comprise documents and licenses to ensure the smooth export of Ayurvedic medicines from India to Nigeria, Ghana, USE, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The list of documents required for the export of Ayurvedic medicines are listed below:
Deep Ayurveda, Hamdard Laboratories, Prana Ayurveda, Charak Ayurveda, Chaitanya Pharmaceuticals etc.
The African continent has witnessed a surge in interest in Ayurveda in recent years. The natural and non-invasive nature of Ayurveda treatments, combined with its effectiveness in managing various health conditions, has contributed to its popularity among African communities.
The recent visit of 15 African ambassadors to the AIIA OPD underscores the growing global recognition of Ayurveda as a holistic healthcare system. As more nations seek alternative and holistic approaches to wellness, Ayurveda’s influence is poised to expand even further across continents.
The trade chambers/associations in Ghana and India have over the years maintained good relations and mount business delegations from time to time. The Ghana – India Trade Advisory Chamber (GITAC) can play important role in helping Indian Ayurveda to lay a foundation in Ghana and can also help in getting wide publicity to this trade expo.
Support from Ghana: Healthcare in Ghana is pluralistic and includes the use of biomedical and traditional healing systems for the treatment of illnesses. Over the years, the Government of Ghana has, supported the development of traditional medicine via the establishment of institutions and the enactment of relevant policies.
Good Prospects: About 60%–70% of the Ghanaian population depends on traditional medicine (largely herbal medicine) for their primary healthcare needs in the management of both communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
Economic Opportunities: The herbal medicine industry is a major source of employment in the country, as many people such as traditional medicine practitioners, herbal manufacturers, local vendors, raw plant materials aggregators and suppliers, and farmers are involved in the value chain of the herbal medicine industry