Sachet water prices jump GH¢15 per bag from April 6

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced a significant increase in the price of sachet water, citing rising production costs triggered by global supply disruptions.

Effective Monday, April 6, 2026, a bag of 30 sachets of 500ml water will now have an ex-factory price of GH¢8, with an ex-truck price of GH¢10. The association has set a maximum retail cap of GH¢15 per bag.

In a statement issued on April 2, NASPAWAP explained that the adjustment had become unavoidable as producers could no longer absorb escalating input costs. The association pointed to a sharp rise in the cost of key raw materials, particularly polymers used in packaging, worsened by the ongoing conflict in Iran which has disrupted international supply chains.

“The rising costs have made it challenging for manufacturers to maintain current prices,” the association said.

NASPAWAP emphasised that the new rates are recommended prices aimed at ensuring consistency across the market and sustaining operations within the sector. Retailers and distributors have been urged to comply with the pricing guidelines to promote fairness and stability.

“This adjustment is necessary to sustain production and ensure the continuous supply of safe drinking water,” the statement added.

The development is expected to directly impact households and small businesses, as sachet water remains the most widely consumed source of drinking water across much of the country.