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Ghana records trade surplus of Ghana recorded a trade surplus of US$5.57 billion in the first six months of 2025.
This is 307.4% growth over the same period in 2024. In 2024, the country registered a trade surplus of US$1.367 billion.
According to data from the Bank of Ghana, the country recorded US$13.79 billion in exports in the first-half of 2025.
This is against US$8.225 billion in imports in June 2025.
Gold exports were the biggest, recording proceeds of US$8.38 billion in June 2025. This was a result of the high gold prices during the period.
Cocoa also registered US$2.167 billion from exports in the first-half of 2025.
On the other hand, crude oil exports were estimated at $1.364 billion in June 2025.
Other exports were estimated at US$1.87 billion. There were mainly from non-traditional export commodities.
Meanwhile, gross international reserves stood at US$11.12 billion as of June 2025, about 4.8 months of import cover.
Net international reserves was however $US8.88 billion.
In terms of balance of payment, the current account stood at US$3.34 billion. The financial account was estimated at US$1.596 billion.
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