Ghana's Untapped Blue Gold: Crab Aquaculture Poised for Multi-Billion Dollar Boom

GHANA
Monday, December 01, 2025, 04:00 (GMT + 9)

Small-Scale Crab Fattening in Asia yields Benefit-Cost Ratios up to 3.55, offering a fast, high-return model for Ghana's coastal youth and women. Crab farming remains one of Ghana's most overlooked agribusiness opportunities, despite the country’s rich coastal ecosystems, mangrove wetlands, and high local demand for seafood. While tilapia and catfish continue to dominate the national aquaculture sector, crabs—especially premium species like mud crabs (Scylla spp.)—are high-value commodities with strong local and international markets. Globally, the crab market is expanding, with a projected value of $16.17 billion by 2030. Yet, very few farmers or investors in Ghana have ventured into commercial crab aquaculture, a sector that is a billion-dollar industry in countries across Asia. The High-Return Model: Lessons from Asia The profitability of mud crab... FULL STORY