The government is scheduled to convene with key stakeholders in Ghana’s sachet water sector later today, April 8, 2026, in response to concerns regarding a proposed increase in sachet water prices.
This meeting will include representatives from the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association and the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the industry and to reach a consensus on a sustainable path forward.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced that sachet water prices will remain stable after the planned increase, which was initially set to take effect on April 6, was postponed. This decision is anticipated to offer temporary relief to consumers while discussions are ongoing.
In an interview, the Ministry’s Chief Commercial Officer, Kofi Addo, expressed hope that the meeting would yield a positive outcome that takes into account both the realities of the industry and the interests of consumers.
He pointed out that producers have maintained their prices for several years despite escalating operational costs.
“For the past three to four years, they have not raised sale prices, primarily due to the high cost of raw materials,” he clarified, highlighting broader global trends that have disrupted supply chains and increased production costs.
Mr. Addo further noted that the ministry only became fully aware of the severity of these challenges following the announcement of the proposed price change, which led to the decision to engage stakeholders more directly.
“In light of this information, and because the ministry was previously unaware, we deemed it essential to engage with them to address all issues related to the sector and to identify a balanced way forward,” he stated.
He also recognized the willingness of manufacturers and producers to suspend the price increase to facilitate dialogue.
“We express our gratitude to the manufacturers and producers for their collaboration with the ministry in preventing today’s increase, allowing us to convene and develop a feasible strategy for the sector,” he stated.
