Sachet Water Packaging Manufacturers Seek Government Relief Amid Rising Costs

Manufacturers of sachet water packaging materials have called on the government to provide urgent support to sustain the industry, after deciding to maintain current prices despite escalating production costs.

The appeal was made by President of the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers’ Association, Ebbo Botwe, during a press conference held in Accra on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Mr. Botwe disclosed that producers had initially considered increasing prices due to the rising cost of polymers used in manufacturing sachet packaging. However, the association resolved to hold prices steady in recognition of sachet water as an essential commodity relied upon by millions of Ghanaians.

“We are incurring losses by maintaining the old prices, but given that sachet water is a basic necessity for over 33 million Ghanaians, we have chosen to absorb the shock in the national interest,” he stated.

He added that the decision to maintain current prices would remain in effect for at least one to two months, despite mounting financial pressure on manufacturers.

Mr. Botwe expressed hope that the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry would relay the industry’s concerns to the President, with a view to securing relief measures to cushion producers.

The association further indicated that the move is expected to ease pressure on sachet water producers and help stabilise prices for consumers in the short term.