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Data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows China remains the largest source of imports to Ghana in 2024, with a total import value of over GH₵50 billion.
This is followed by the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, India, and United States of America each with imports exceeding GH₵10 billion each.
China retained its position as Ghana’s largest import partner increasing its import value from GH₵33.9 billion in 2023 to GH₵56.8 billion in 2024.
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (GH₵21.9 billion) and the United Kingdom (GH₵19.0 billion), with imports primarily consisting of mineral fuels and oils, replaced the Netherlands and the Russian Federation in the top five.
Ten products accounted for a third (33.4%) of all imports. The highest import value was Diesel - automotive gas oil (AGO) for TOR (GH₵28.9 billion), followed by light oils, motor spirit, super (GH₵24.1 billion).
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