The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has officially announced an increase in the prices of sachet water in Ghana. They cite rising production costs driven by global supply challenges as the major factors influencing the increase.
In a statement issued on April 2, NASPAWAP explained that the increase in prices of sachet water has become necessary due to the sharp rise in the cost of raw materials, particularly polymers. The association noted that international market disruptions, partly linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran, have led to shortages of essential production inputs.
According to NASPAWAP, the price increase will take effect from Monday, April 6. Under the new pricing structure, the ex-factory price for a bag of 30 sachets, each measuring 500 milliliters, has been set at GH¢8.
The ex-truck price will now be GH¢10, while the maximum retail price is pegged at GH¢15 per bag.
In summary:
ex-factory price for a bag of 30 sachets = GH¢8
ex-truck price = GH¢10
retail price = GH¢15
NASPAWAP emphasized that the increase in the prices of sachet water is critical to sustaining production and ensuring the continuous availability of safe drinking water across the country.
The association has therefore urged distributors, retailers, and consumers to comply with the new pricing guidelines to maintain stability within the sector.
