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Here are Ghana’s top 10 imports of 2023

The latest trade report released by the Ghana Statistical Service has shown that Ghana spent GH₵180.7 billion on imports in 2023.

China was the leading source of imports for Ghana, with an import value of GH₵33.9 billion.

India and the United Arab Emirates were also cited as primary sources of imports from Asia.

Shea nuts, second-hand vehicles, petroleum products (diesel, super, light oils), and cereal grains were some of the items Ghana imported the most.

GhanaWeb Business highlights the commodities that made up Ghana’s top 10 imports in 2023:

Diesel – automotive gas oil (AGO)
The import value for this was pegged at GH₵27,124,156,236 with share of imports, 15.0%

Light oils, motor spirit, super
Its import value was estimated at GH₵22,306,927,869 with its share of imports representing 12.3%.

Cement clinkers
Import value was GH₵3,181,100,871

. Medium oils, Kerosine type jet fuel (ATK)
Import value was GH₵2,775,951,499

Cereal grains. The import value was GH₵2,731,537,768

Secondhand vehicles with engine sizes ranging between 1500cc to 3000cc
Import value for this goods was GH₵2,511,977,822

Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators
Import value was GH₵2,285,925,048

Self-propelled bulldozers
Import value was GH₵2,274,925,130

Rice, semi-milled or wholly milled rice, packaged 5kg or bulk
Import value was GH₵2,025,747,980

Shea nuts (karate nuts)
Import value cost GH₵2,018,979,619

All other products combined cost GH₵111,435,416,578, accounting for 61.7% of total imports.

Total imports in 2023 hit GH₵180,672,646,419 (100%)

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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