Ghana’s export earnings surge to $6.2 billion in early 2026
Ghana’s export earnings have recorded a remarkable increase, reaching $6.2 billion in the first two months of 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Summary of Financial and Economic Data.
This represents a significant growth from the $4.2 billion recorded during the same period in 2024, while the total export value soared to $31.1 billion in 2025.
Gold continues to be the leading contributor to Ghana’s export revenues, with exports rising to $20 billion in 2025, a 49% increase in the $10.3 billion in 2024.
According to the BoG’s data, gold alone generated $4.2 billion in the first two months of 2026, compared to $2.3 billion in early 2024.
Cocoa exports however experienced a downturn, bringing in $956 million, a decrease from $1.1 billion recorded in 2025. Other exports saw a slight decline, falling to $540 million, from to $596 million recorded in 2024.
On the import front, Ghana’s spending remained stable at $2.5 billion for January and February 2026, same as the figures recorded during same period in 2024. Oil imports accounted for about $825 million of this amount, while other imports accounted for $1.6 billion.
This strong performance translated to a 34% increase in trade surplus, which rose to $3.2 billion, from the $2.1 billion recorded in the first two months of 2024.
About The Author
