Ghana’s export sector demonstrated strong performance in August 2025, with total earnings reaching $17.99 billion.
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.
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
