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Ghana's Non-Traditional Exports Surge 53% to $3.28 Billion

4/21/2026

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Non-traditional exports totaled $3.28 billion in 2025, up 53% from 2024 as Ghana shifts from raw materials.
Cocoa processing remains central, with cocoa paste earning $789.3 million, a 70.97% increase.
Manufactured goods accounted for over 83% of export earnings, while iron and steel exports fell to $233 million amid global price pressures.
Europe remains the primary market, and intra-African trade now represents 30.36% of non-traditional exports, signaling rising regional competitiveness.

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Story summary

Non-traditional exports totaled $3.28 billion in 2025, up 53% from 2024 as Ghana shifts from raw materials.
Cocoa processing remains central, with cocoa paste earning $789.3 million, a 70.97% increase.
Manufactured goods accounted for over 83% of export earnings, while iron and steel exports fell to $233 million amid global price pressures.
Europe remains the primary market, and intra-African trade now represents 30.36% of non-traditional exports, signaling rising regional competitiveness.