Ghana's 2024 Import Analysis: Fuel, Machinery, and Agricultural Products Lead
In 2024, Ghana's import landscape was dominated by fuel, machinery, and agricultural products, with ten key commodities accounting for 33.4% of total imports, according to the latest Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Trade Report.
- Diesel (Automotive Gas Oil - AGO): GH₵28.9 billion (11.6% of total imports)
- Light Oils and Motor Spirit (Super): GH₵24.1 billion (9.6%)
- Self-Propelled Bulldozers: GH₵6.6 billion (2.6%)
- Cement Clinker: GH₵5.3 billion (2.1%)
- Used Vehicles: GH₵4.8 billion (1.9%)
- Rice: GH₵4.7 billion (1.9%)
- Animal Guts, Bladders, and Stomachs: GH₵4.6 billion (1.8%)
- Frozen Mackerel: GH₵4.5 billion (1.8%)
- Mangoes: GH₵4.3 billion (1.7%)
- Palm Oil and Its Fractions: GH₵4.2 billion (1.6%)
The prominence of fuel products, particularly diesel and light oils, underscores Ghana's ongoing energy demands. The significant importation of machinery, such as self-propelled bulldozers, reflects the country's focus on infrastructure development. Notably, the inclusion of used vehicles and specific agricultural products like rice, animal guts, and frozen mackerel highlights diverse consumer needs and industrial applications.
These import trends provide valuable insights into Ghana's economic priorities and consumption patterns in 2024.
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