Export documents
Shipping agricultural products out of Ghana needs paperwork. Tell us what your buyer, bank or customs office asks for, and we will confirm what we prepare and what the authorities issue.
Documents buyers usually ask for
- Proforma invoiceA priced quotation for the buyer, bank or importer before payment.
- Commercial invoiceThe invoice customs uses to value the shipment.
- Packing listWhat is packed, how it is packed and the weights.
- Phytosanitary certificatePlant health certificate issued by the Ghana plant protection authority after inspection.
- Certificate of originShows the goods come from Ghana. Issued by the authorised body.
- Quality or inspection certificateGrade, moisture and purity checked by an inspection company or the standards authority.
- Fumigation certificateProof of treatment, where the destination country requires it.
- Weight certificateIndependent confirmation of the loaded weight.
- Bill of lading or airway billThe transport document. It is issued by the shipping line, airline or forwarder.
How it works
- Send the request below with the product, quantity in tonnes, destination and the documents you need.
- We reply by email with what we can prepare ourselves, what an authority or inspection company must issue, and the likely timing.
- Once the price and shipping terms are agreed in writing, you pay and we prepare the shipment.
Export orders are agreed in writing before payment. Some products, such as cocoa, can need extra approvals. We tell you what applies to your product and destination. Requirements differ by destination country, so always check them with your buyer or importer.