Ghana records consistent surplus as trade with US hits $1.42b in 2025 first half

Ghana’s trade in goods with the United States in the first half of 2025 reached a total value of $1.42 billion, up from $1.16 billion during the same period in 2024, according to new figures released by the US Census Bureau.

Ghana exported goods worth $863.1 million to the United States over the six-month period, while imports from the US totaled $552.1 million. This represents a trade surplus of $310.9 million in Ghana’s favour, a reflection of the country’s resilient export base driven by commodities such as gold, crude oil, cocoa, and other agricultural products.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Trade between the two countries remained steady throughout the first half of the year, though some fluctuations were observed. Ghana’s exports to the US peaked in April 2025, reaching $180.1 million, while imports from the US were highest in June, at $110.2 million.

The month of March recorded the highest trade imbalance at negative $88.5 million, as US imports from Ghana surged to $174.8 million, nearly double the export value of $86.2 million.

The highest US export value was recorded in June, when goods worth $110.2 million were shipped to Ghana, while imports from Ghana stood at $163.7 million, creating a deficit of $53.5 million. The smallest volume of trade occurred in February, when Ghana’s exports to the US amounted $117.7 million and imports totaled $82.1 million.

Despite short-term dips, Ghana maintained a consistent surplus every month from January to June, highlighting a stable trade advantage even amid global economic uncertainties.

Total goods trade between the US and Ghana reached $2.1 billion in 2024.

Ghana and the U.S. have maintained a longstanding economic partnership spanning trade, investment, and development cooperation.

By Ekow Quandzie

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