Sachet water prices will not go up – Trade Minister

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The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that the Plastic Manufacturers Association and the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers have agreed to maintain current sachet water prices.

According to the Trade Minister,  the proposed adjustment in polymer prices had been suspended due to improved economic conditions.

She highlighted that, with Ghana enjoying some economic stability, industry players should absorb costs rather than pass them on to consumers.

Speaking at a press briefing after the meeting, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare stated, “Because the economy has been stable for a while, we think that we have been cushioned, so it is a good time for the industry to also cushion Ghanaians. They have agreed to do that, so we continue to enjoy the stability that we have in the system. In any economy, there are gains and there are losses.

Since we have enjoyed the gains for about 14 months, I am happy that they will cushion us for the next two months. We are hoping that things will come back to normal,” she said.

Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare made this known after a meeting between industry stakeholders.

Earlier, the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) announced that the maximum retail price for a bag of Sachet Water will be sold at GH¢15, effective April 6, 2026. 

NASPAWAP announced an upward revision of sachet water prices, attributing it to the global shortage of polymers and rising costs.

They also cited the ongoing conflict in Iran, saying it has significantly affected production.

In a statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASPAWAP stated, “The rising costs have made it challenging for manufacturers to maintain current prices,” the group said.

“The new recommended prices are:

Ex-factory: GH¢8 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml

Ex-truck: GH¢10 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml

Maximum retail: GH¢15 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml”

They further urged retailers and consumers to adhere to the new prices to ensure fair trade practices.

“This adjustment is necessary to sustain production and ensure the continuous supply of safe drinking water,” the association added.

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