Business and Economy

Imports and Exports

The top imports of Ghana are Flexible Metal Tubing, Scrap Vessels, Special Purpose Ships, Cars, and Refined Petroleum, importing mainly from China, Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, and India. (The Observatory of Economic Complexity, 2021)
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The top exports of Ghana are Gold, Crude Petroleum, Cocoa Beans, Cocoa Paste, and Manganese Ore, exporting mainly to Switzerland, India, China, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa. (The Observatory of Economic Complexity, 2021)

Economy

Ghana’s economy has been strengthened by a quarter century of relatively sound management, a competitive business environment, and sustained reductions in poverty levels. The country is well endowed with natural resources, with agriculture accounting for approximately one-quarter of GDP and employing more than half of the workforce, mainly small landholders. The services sector remains the largest contributor to economic activity.

According to the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, presented under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation” (Ministry of Finance, 2025), the summary of Ghana’s macroeconomic performance is as follows: