Ghana
U.S. Trade with Ghana in 2023
Export Market Rank
#69 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$104.45 Million
3-Year Average
$125.09 Million
Compound Average Growth
-2.15% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Ghana in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $57.25 Million | 49,228 | $57.15 Million | -17% |
| Food Preparations | $16.61 Million | 3,877 | $6.61 Million | 857% |
| Soybean Meal | $10.83 Million | 19,000 | $5.25 Million | 21% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $3.62 Million | 859 | $1.64 Million | 1035% |
| Essential Oils | $3.03 Million | 129 | $2.29 Million | 463% |
| Sugar | $2.49 Million | 322 | $958,040 | 720% |
| Planting Seeds | $1.56 Million | 274 | $876,666 | 425% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $1.47 Million | 1,032 | $1.09 Million | 14% |
| Dairy Products | $1.37 Million | 500 | $3.19 Million | 27% |
| Fruit & Vegetable Juices | $1.15 Million | --- | $645,711 | 291% |
Data and Analysis
Ghana is in economic recovery mode following the double hits of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak of 2020 and the macroeconomic crisis of 2022. The Ghanaian hotel-restaurant-institutional (HRI) sector is evidencing a promising upward trajectory.
FAS Accra observes Ghana making appreciable advancements in the field of plant biotechnology (biotech). The country is expanding its agricultural biotech crops developmental and production capabilities.
Ghana’s modern retail outlets are in the country’s large urban centers, where the major shopping malls are located. Beyond the capital city of Accra and the regional capitals, retail stores tend to be smaller. The retail sector is dominated by small local grocers, who control 83 percent of the market.
News and Features
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