Ghana

Hamburg's connection to Ghana

Hamburg and Ghana have been linked for a long time - economically, historically and through migration. From the 18th century, Hamburg merchants were involved in the trade in gold, and later also palm oil and cocoa, via the former "Gold Coast".

The port of Hamburg maintains close economic relations with the harbours in Ghana - Tema and Takoradi. Cocoa, cashew nuts, manganese, bauxite and shea butter regularly come to Hamburg from Ghana. Hamburg also serves as a hub for the export of German machinery, vehicles and industrial equipment to Ghana.

Ghana is the second largest cocoa producer in the world. A significant proportion of the cocoa for the German chocolate industry comes via the Port of Hamburg. Hamburg is home to cocoa traders and roasting plants that specialise in Ghanaian cocoa.

The largest Ghanaian community in the EU lives in Germany and predominantly in Hamburg. Hamburg has a lively Ghanaian community with associations, churches and cultural events.

HamburgAmbassador Carsten Düwer

Carsten Düwer is from Hamburg, trained in foreign trade and - after starting out in the Far East - is active in international trade.

In 1996, he took over the management of C. WOERMANN (GHANA) LTD in Accra, Ghana, and has continuously developed the company into a technical and service-orientated trading company.

Expertise for Hamburg

Two men in suits holding a certificate in an ornate room with marble and gold decorations. — HamburgAmbassador Carsten Düwer at his appointment by Hamburg's First Mayor Dr Peter Tschentscher

Carsten Düwer has decades of experience in trade with Ghana and the corresponding market development. A deep understanding of the Ghanaian culture and work culture can be essential for Hamburg companies that want to do business in Ghana.

With direct connections to the delegate office of the Chamber of Foreign Trade, the Ghanaian-German Business Association and local authorities, he can quickly establish contacts.