As of 2023, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland were the leading destinations of exports from Ghana, as they imported merchandise of over three billion U.S. dollars and 2.8 billion U.S. dollars from the West African country, respectively. China and South Africa were other main export trade partners of Ghana.

This statistic shows the main export partner countries for Ghana in 2022. In 2022, the most important export partner of Ghana was United Arab Emirates, with a share of 24 percent in exports.

This statistic shows the main import partners for Ghana in 2020. In 2020, the most important import partner for Ghana was China with a share of 41 percent in all imports.

Top Import Trading Partners of Ghana with import value and Year on Year growth comparison

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Africa

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Africa offers a thorough and detailed examination of trade activities across the African continent. This extensive dataset provides valuable insights into import and export transactions involving companies throughout Africa, covering a wide range of countries and regions.

Coverage Across All African Countries

The dataset includes comprehensive trade data for all African countries, divided into key regions:

North Africa:

Egypt Libya Mauritania Morocco Algeria Sudan Tunisia East Africa: 8. Burundi 9. Comoros 10. Djibouti 11. Eritrea 12. Ethiopia 13. Kenya 14. Madagascar 15. Malawi 16. Mauritius 17. Rwanda 18. Seychelles 19. Somalia 20. Tanzania 21. Uganda

West Africa: 22. Benin 23. Burkina Faso 24. Cape Verde 25. Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) 26. Gambia 27. Ghana 28. Guinea 29. Guinea-Bissau 30. Liberia 31. Mali 32. Niger 33. Nigeria 34. Senegal 35. Sierra Leone 36. Togo

Central Africa: 37. Angola 38. Cameroon 39. Central African Republic 40. Chad 41. Congo, Democratic Republic of the 42. Congo, Republic of the 43. Equatorial Guinea 44. Gabon 45. São Tomé and Príncipe

Southern Africa: 46. Botswana 47. Eswatini (Swaziland) 48. Lesotho 49. Namibia 50. South Africa 51. Zimbabwe

Comprehensive Data Features

Transaction Details: The dataset includes detailed information on each trade transaction, such as product descriptions, quantities, values, and dates. This allows for precise tracking and analysis of trade patterns and flows across Africa.

Company Information: It provides specific details about the trading companies involved, including company names, locations, and industry sectors, facilitating targeted market research and competitive analysis.

Categorization: Transactions are categorized by industry sectors, product types, and trade partners, offering insights into market dynamics and sector-specific trends within different regions of Africa.

Trade Trends: Users can analyze historical data to observe trade trends, identify emerging markets, and assess the impact of economic, political, or environmental events on trade activities across the continent.

Geographical Insights: The data provides insights into regional trade flows and cross-border dynamics within Africa and with global trade partners, including major international trade relationships.

Regulatory and Compliance Data: Information on trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements is included, helping businesses navigate the complex regulatory environments across various African countries.

Applications and Benefits

Market Research: Businesses can leverage the data to uncover new market opportunities, analyze competitive landscapes, and understand demand for specific products across different African countries and regions.

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Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Africa provides a crucial resource for organizations involved in international trade, offering a detailed, reliable, and expansive view of trade activities across the African continent.

In 2023, intra-African export trade in Ghana added up to around 3.5 billion U.S. dollars. This marked a decrease of over 26 percent compared to the previous year. According to a survey, African CEOs recognize the lack of access to information on markets, opportunities, and trading partners as major constraints preventing intra-African export trade.

As of 2020, Italy and Germany were the main importers of metals from Ghana. Exports to the countries represented 19.9 percent and 9.61 percent of the total metal exports, respectively. The Netherlands, Burkina Faso, and Niger were other main trade partners of Ghana in terms of metal exports.

In the second quarter of 2023, Ghana imported most of its merchandise from the Far East, covering 33.6 percent of the total imports. The European Union (EU) followed, at 23 percent. Within the quarters observed, the Far East and the European Union (EU) led Ghana's merchandise import regions.

China in the import lead

Ghana is one of the African countries mainly importing from China, after Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt. The East Asian country was Ghana’s leading import trade partner in 2019, accounting for 24 percent of the country’s imports. In 2020, Ghana’s imports from China reached more than 6.7 billion U.S. dollars, representing an increase of around 37 percent compared to the preceding year. Specifically, food products imported from China amounted to approximately 207 million U.S. dollars.

Ghanaians import motor vehicles

Goods imported into Ghana reached a total of 13.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. Manufactured goods registered the highest import value compared to other commodities such as agricultural products, fuels, and mining products. For instance, imports of motor cars and transport vehicles used to transport persons and goods amounted to about 1.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2019, representing the leading imported product in the country.

Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates were the main importers of gold from Ghana as of 2020. Gold exports to the countries represented 50.4 percent and 27.1 percent of the total exports, respectively. India, Turkey, Australia, and Hong Kong were other trade partners of Ghana in terms of gold exports.

As of 2019, China was the main trade partner of Ghana in terms of ceramic product imports. The Asiatic country exported around 35 percent of the ceramic products imported into Ghana. Other leading countries of origin were the United Kingdom and Spain, each having covered roughly 20 percent of the total imports. Overall, nearly 89 million U.S. dollars of ceramic products were imported into Ghana in the said year.

In 2019, Ghana imported chemicals reaching an approximate value of 1.1 billion U.S. dollars. Between 2010 and 2018, there was a significant increase in the imports compared to the previous years. The highest import value was achieved in 2012, at approximately 1.4 billion U.S. dollars. China is a leading trade partner of Ghana in terms of chemical imports.

In 2021, the export value of glass and glassware from Senegal amounted to approximately two million U.S. dollars. This was an increase in value compared to the previous year when roughly 1.9 million U.S. dollars of the products were exported. Furthermore, Ghana was one of Senegal's leading trade partners in glass and glassware exports, with a share of around 18 percent.

In 2021, the export value of electrical machinery and equipment from Burkina Faso amounted to approximately 3.8 million U.S. dollars. This was a slight increase in value compared to the previous year when roughly 3.1 million U.S. dollars of the products were exported. Furthermore, Ghana was one of Burkina Faso's leading trade partners in electrical machinery and equipment exports, with a share of around 33 percent.

In 2023, China exported nearly 700 million U.S. dollar-worth of worn clothing, significantly lower than 868 million U.S. dollars in the previous year. China's main destination for used clothing exports was Africa, with Kenya, Angola, and Ghana among its main export partners.

As of 2019, the United Kingdom was Ghana's main trade partner in terms of carpet and other textile floor covering imports. That year, Ghana imported 68 percent of these products from the UK. China was also a leading exporter of carpets to Ghana, with a 13 percent share of the total imports. Overall, carpets imports to Ghana totaled nearly 12 million U.S. dollars in 2019.