5 Markets
Abuakwa Market, Kumasi
Abuakwa Market is a busy local market located in the Abuakwa area of Kumasi in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. It serves surrounding communities with a wide range of fresh foodstuffs such as vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, grains, and prepared foods, alongside everyday household items. Compared to Kejetia, Abuakwa Market is smaller and more community-focused, but it plays an important role in daily trade and local livelihoods, especially for residents in the northern parts of Kumasi.
Kejetia Market, Kumasi
Kejetia Market, also known as Kumasi Central Market, is a huge and bustling marketplace in the heart of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It’s widely regarded as one of the largest open-air markets in West Africa, with thousands of stalls and shops where traders sell a vast range of goods — from textiles like kente cloth, crafts, foodstuffs, clothing, electronics, spices, to everyday household items. The market is a central part of daily life and commerce in Kumasi, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and vendors every day. It has evolved over time, including major redevelopment efforts that have introduced more modern structures and facilities while retaining its lively, vibrant atmosphere.
KNUST Community Market
The KNUST area functions as a microeconomic hub within Kumasi’s broader metropolitan economy. Its proximity to Ghana’s premier science and technology university makes it a high-demand zone for goods and services catering to over 80,000 students, staff, and visitors. Economic activities are shaped by student consumption patterns, innovation-driven small businesses, and an active informal sector.
Adum Market, Kumasi
Adum is one of Kumasi’s busiest commercial districts, right in the heart of the city. The area is a hub for all kinds of trade: small shops, retail outlets, kiosks, and street vendors. You’ll find people selling clothing, electronics, mobile phone accessories, fabric, jewelry, and everyday essentials. Tailoring and shoe repair are common local services too.
Asokwa Area market, Kumasi
Asokwa is one of the municipalities in Kumasi known for its vibrant economic activity. The area features numerous modern shops and hosts a wide range of businesses that operate around the clock. It is home to the Kumasi City Mall, a large, modern shopping center located at the Asokwa Junction on Lake Road. The mall offers more than 1,000 parking bays, including both on-grade and underground basement parking facilities. Additional amenities include a cinema complex, various restaurants, and children’s recreational areas, making it a key commercial and social hub in the city.