The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service reveals that the country’s total exports in 2024 reached GH₵294.9 billion, surpassing imports of GH₵250.2 billion. This resulted in a trade surplus of GH₵44.7 billion, a significant increase compared to the previous year.

Gold was the leading export commodity, accounting for 55.3% of total export revenue, followed by petroleum and oils, which made up 17.8%. Cocoa and cocoa products contributed 8.4% to total exports.

The report also highlights a shift in trading patterns, with exports to African countries nearly doubling compared to imports, reinforcing Ghana’s role in intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In the fourth quarter of 2024, exports totaled GH₵92.9 billion, while imports amounted to GH₵72.4 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of GH₵20.5 billion. This marks a substantial rise from the GH₵6.1 billion surplus recorded in Q4 2023.

Gold exports in this quarter were valued at GH₵49.8 billion, representing 53.6% of total export earnings. Crude petroleum, cocoa, and other cocoa products together accounted for 26.4% of exports. Imports remained stable, with mineral fuels and machinery being the top imported goods.