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A recent report by the Ghana Statistical Service reveals that 10 products accounted for a third (33.4 per cent ) of all imports into Ghana in 2024, with diesel and petrol topping the list.
The highest import value was recorded for diesel – automotive gas oil (AGO) for Tema Oil Refinery, amounting to GH¢28.9 billion.
This was followed by light oils, motor spirit, super, with a value of GH¢24.1 billion.
Other significant imports included self-propelled bulldozers with a 360 revolving superstructure (GH¢6.2 billion), cement clinkers (GH¢4.8 billion), and used vehicles with engine capacity between 1500cc and 3000cc (GH¢4.2 billion).
The report also highlighted the trade surplus of GH¢32.1 billion that Ghana recorded through intra-African trade in 2024, compared to GH¢20.7 billion in 2023.
Source: myghanadaily
