Chemico Limited is a 100% Ghanaian-owned company and a market leader in the agricultural inputs sector. Since 1976, Chemico has formulated, blended, and distributed crop protection products, including fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides, alongside high-quality spraying equipment, empowering farmers and maximizing crop yields across the West African sub-region.
Chemico Limited is a 100% indigenous Ghanaian company and a leading player in the nation's agrochemical and agricultural input sector. The company commenced business in 1976 through a management buyout of the agency and distribution interests of ICI Ghana (which had been operating since 1959 to supply the famous "PP Kumakate" cocoa insecticide). Over its four decades of operation, Chemico has heavily invested in local infrastructure to transition from a mere distributor to a major value-adding agro-processor.
Core Operations & Infrastructure Chemico operates state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to providing high-quality, scientifically backed agricultural inputs. Their operational pillars include:
Agrochemical Formulation & Blending: Chemico is currently the only agrochemical formulator in Ghana. They were the first company to install a local fertilizer blending plant capable of producing specific fertilizer grades tailored for specific crops and soil needs.
Crop Protection & Importation: The company imports and distributes a vast array of crop protection products—including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and foliar fertilizers. They also supply a range of durable spraying machines.
Quality Assurance: To guarantee efficacy and environmental safety, Chemico maintains a standard agrochemical residues laboratory to rigorously test products emanating from its blending and repackaging plants. All products are tested and approved by statutory bodies such as the EPA, PPRSD, and CRIG (COCOBOD).
Chemico's mission is to set the benchmark for quality in the West African sub-region. Beyond manufacturing and supply, the company is deeply committed to farmer education. They actively run field training programs and extension services to ensure that farmers and extension officers utilize their products effectively, safely, and efficiently to maximize yields while protecting the environment. Through continuous investment and a joint venture in Tema Chemicals Limited with the Ghana Cocoa Board, Chemico remains an indispensable partner to Ghanaian agriculture