Ghana records GH¢148.3 billion trade surplus in 2025 - GSS

Ghana recorded a strong trade performance in 2025, as exports far exceeded imports, resulting in a record trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion.

According to the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) 2025 Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report, released on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the country’s total trade value rose from GH¢545.1 billion in 2024 to GH¢654.7 billion in 2025, representing a 20.1% increase.

Ghana exported goods worth GH¢401.5 billion, while imports stood at GH¢253.2 billion.

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This resulted in a trade surplus more than three times the GH¢44.7 billion recorded in 2024.

The GSS said exports exceeded imports in every month of 2025, with December recording the highest trade activity and the biggest monthly surplus of GH¢25.8 billion.

Gold remained Ghana’s top export earner, generating GH¢252.4 billion and accounting for almost 63% of total exports.

Cocoa and cocoa products contributed GH¢56.2 billion, while mineral fuels and oils added GH¢35.3 billion.

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The report also showed that Ghana’s export growth was largely driven by higher earnings from key commodities, particularly gold, which continued to dominate the country’s export sector.

The strong performance of these commodities helped boost foreign exchange earnings and strengthen the country’s trade position.

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