Ghana
U.S. Trade with Ghana in 2023
Export Market Rank
#69 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$104.45 Million
3-Year Average
$125.09 Million
Compound Average Growth
-2.15% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Ghana in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $57.25 Million | 49,228 | $57.15 Million | -17% |
| Food Preparations | $16.61 Million | 3,877 | $6.61 Million | 857% |
| Soybean Meal | $10.83 Million | 19,000 | $5.25 Million | 21% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $3.62 Million | 859 | $1.64 Million | 1035% |
| Essential Oils | $3.03 Million | 129 | $2.29 Million | 463% |
| Sugar | $2.49 Million | 322 | $958,040 | 720% |
| Planting Seeds | $1.56 Million | 274 | $876,666 | 425% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $1.47 Million | 1,032 | $1.09 Million | 14% |
| Dairy Products | $1.37 Million | 500 | $3.19 Million | 27% |
| Fruit & Vegetable Juices | $1.15 Million | --- | $645,711 | 291% |
Data and Analysis
Ghana in 2024 has experienced drought-induced crop failures and low yields in eight out of its 16 administrative regions. FAS Accra (Post) consequently is revising up Market Year (MY) 2024/2025 import figures for wheat, corn, and rice due to reports of crop failures in some regions of the country and increased consumption.
Ghana is in economic recovery mode following the double hits of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak of 2020 and the macroeconomic crisis of 2022. The Ghanaian hotel-restaurant-institutional (HRI) sector is evidencing a promising upward trajectory.
FAS Accra observes Ghana making appreciable advancements in the field of plant biotechnology (biotech). The country is expanding its agricultural biotech crops developmental and production capabilities.
News and Features
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