Ghana's new Excise Bill: Full list of products affected, taxes removed and what could become cheaper

Buying a bottle of locally made fruit juice in Ghana could become cheaper in the coming months after Parliament passed the Excise Bill, 2026, removing excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices as part of a broader tax reform aimed at supporting local industries and encouraging healthier lifestyles.

The new law also introduces a sliding-scale excise duty for beer and other beverages, rewarding manufacturers that source more raw materials from Ghanaian farmers with lower tax rates.

Parliament has passed the Excise Bill, 2026, removing excise tax on locally produced fruit juices in a move aimed at lowering production costs, supporting local processors and promoting healthier consumption.