Ghana recorded a strong trade surplus in April 2026, supported by high export earnings, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana.
The data showed that total exports reached $11.15 billion cumulatively as of April 2026, while total imports stood at $5.87 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $5.28 billion.
A breakdown of exports showed that gold remained the top export, bringing in $6.86 billion during the period. This confirms gold’s important role in Ghana’s exports.
Cocoa exports brought in $1.86 billion, while oil exports earned $1.28 billion, showing that both commodities continue to support the country’s trade.
Other exports also added $1.15 billion, helping to increase total export earnings.
On the import side, Ghana spent $2.01 billion on oil imports and $3.86 billion on non-oil imports, bringing total imports to $5.87 billion.
Overall, exports were much higher than imports, leading to the strong trade surplus.
The data show that strong export earnings are helping the economy by increasing foreign exchange inflows and supporting the country’s external sector.
The April 2026 figures highlight Ghana’s strong trade performance, driven by exports from gold, cocoa, oil and other sectors.
Source: GNA