Ghana’s export sector demonstrated strong performance in August 2025, with total earnings reaching $17.99 billion.
The latest economic data reveals a continued upward trajectory in export revenues, driven largely by robust growth of gold, cocoa, and oil.
Compared to 2024, the cumulative export value for the first eight months of 2025 reflects substantial year-on-year growth, reinforcing the sector’s critical role in the national economy.
Gold exports remained the leading foreign exchange earner, contributing $11.20 billion cumulatively by August 2025.
This represents a notable increase from previous periods, supported by favourable international prices and steady production levels.
Cocoa exports also posted impressive growth, amounting to $2.47 billion.
The sector benefited from both higher global prices and improved output, highlighting recovery and growth within the agricultural export segment.
Revenue from oil exports reached $1.83 billion, contributing to the export earnings.
The total trade balance for the period ending August 2025 stood at a surplus of $6.19 billion, equivalent to 7.1 percent of GDP.
This positive trade performance has provided essential support for the national currency and bolstered the country’s external reserves.
Source: Access Agric
