Taste Spain Accra Returns: 8th edition showcases Spanish food & wine to Ghana market

Taste Spain Accra returned for its eighth edition, reinforcing its position as a premier professional platform for Spanish food and beverage products in Ghana. Organized with support from ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, the event has been instrumental in promoting Spanish gastronomy and strengthening commercial relations between the two nations for over a decade.

This year's edition saw 8 Spanish companies travel to Ghana to present a curated selection of their food and beverage offerings and explore new market opportunities. They connected with 3 Ghanaian importers and distributors already familiar with Spanish brands, who showcased products currently available in the Ghanaian market. Spanish wines, a traditional highlight, were prominent, with Spain holding its position as the third-largest wine exporter to Ghana.

The event expanded its scope beyond wines to include a wider array of Spanish food products and beverages. Attendees discovered sparkling wines, juices, and gourmet specialties that represent Spain's diverse gastronomic heritage. Taste Spain Accra served as a vital meeting point for importers, distributors, retailers, hotels, restaurants, and catering companies eager to discover new Spanish products and forge stronger partnerships with Spanish producers.

Alongside the commercial exhibition, the event featured tastings and networking activities designed to enrich the attendee experience and solidify connections between Spanish producers and the Ghanaian market. This edition ran concurrently with similar events in Nairobi and Abidjan, underscoring the growing interest of Spanish companies in exploring opportunities across emerging African markets.

Mr. Yann Emonet Ripoll, Head of the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Accra, emphasized the international significance of the Spanish wine sector and the increasing global recognition of Spanish gastronomy. He noted the rising interest in Spanish products within Ghana and highlighted the robust commercial relationship between Spain and Ghana, which has seen substantial growth. Bilateral trade saw Spanish exports to Ghana reach €267 million in 2025, a 26% increase from the previous year, with the agri-food sector being a key driver, growing from €23.5 million in 2024 to €50.2 million in 2025.

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We are very pleased to have brought Taste Spain Accra back to Ghana after the last edition in 2022. Over the years, the event has become an important platf