How to Start Up a Rice Wholesale Business In Ghana

One faster way to make money or have a life-saving business is to start a rice business. It will feed your family and generate income for you when selling them.

Today, in this article, I will explain how to set up a successful wholesale rice business in Ghana.

Rice is a cereal grain that is mainly consumed worldwide. In Africa, rice and tuber crops are the market's most common foods and are fed in various homes.

It can be prepared in small or large portions and used with other food commodities to prepare dishes in Ghana.

Some List of Foods Made With Rice In Ghana include:

1. Waakye
2. Omo Tuo/Rice ball
3. Plain rice
4. Jollof rice
5. Fried rice
6. Angwa moo

With the above proof, rice is one of the most consumed foods in Ghana, giving the rice industry a significant advantage when starting a business. 

Once you start a rice business, you should be ready to supply rice to customers, retailers, schools, and even restaurants.

For retailers, the moment they partner with you, they can sell some of your rice, keep their profit, and pay you the amount. 

I mostly tell friends this business is very reasonable when you have the right source.

How To Start Up A Rice Business In Ghana.

Create a Business Plan.

The first step in starting a business is to plan for it. 

A business plan will help you know what to sell and how, where, and when to sell them. When setting up a rice business, the main idea is to sell only rice, but in Ghana, most rice sellers include other food commodities to gain more income, and this method is also the best to choose from. The main aim or plan is to either focus on rice or sell the rice with other food commodities.

Here are some questions to ask before starting a rice business:

• Is the demand for rice in the location where you live high?
• Are there any other rice sellers in your location?
• What can you do to make your business unique if there are other sellers?
• Will I set up this business in the market, at home, or in a different location?

Note that if rice is in high demand in your location, you can win, but if there are other sellers in your business, try something unique. Starting a rice business in a market or along a roadside would be best for easy delivery or access.

Since you would need more buyers and integrate some delivery services, you can select from 2-4 rice brands.

Do Market Research.

Successful wholesale rice businesses do lots of research. Seeking advice from people on what they expect from a rice shop and the type of rice they prefer can put you on the right path.

You can also ask for other commodities they would like to see you selling in your shop.

Have A Supplier.

To sell rice, you need a supplier who can help you obtain a large quantity to sell in your shop. 

You can even get the rice in bulk and give it to retailers or small shops to sell in small quantities. You can seek the contact information of rice suppliers, become their retailer, or sell for them.

Selling price at a reasonable cost for the first time is advisable since you have just started the business.

Prepare Capital.

Once you have a supplier, please find out the cost per sack of rice so you can save on it. 

Rice suppliers will never give you rice for free, especially when you are a new seller. So you will first need to buy and sell and then seek to be their retailer.

If you're lucky, some suppliers might give you the rice on credit, so you can sell it and pay after selling while you also make a profit.

Get A Warehouse Or Store.

You will need a place to store the rice after obtaining it. So you will also need money to have a warehouse or store where you can store the rice as you sell it.

Your Services To Customers.

Once you start a rice wholesale business, you are responsible for transporting rice to customers if they place an order. So, you will need a delivery vehicle.

But since you are a new seller, you can talk to some local drivers to help you deliver rice to your buyers at a cost.

Share and Promote Your Rice Business.

Even though your business is becoming popular, you should share it on Facebook, WhatsApp status, Instagram, or TikTok to attract more customers. 

Best Wishes!

Myke