Gold exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gold by Ghana reached $5.90 billion in 2024 (90 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.71 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.90B | 90 t |
| 2023 | $15.63B | 282 t |
| 2022 | $15.71B | 296 t |
| 2021 | $10.15B | 214 t |
| 2020 | $5.93B | 117 t |
| 2019 | $11.62B | 267 t |
| 2018 | $10.71B | 313 t |
| 2017 | $4.33B | 121 t |
Where Ghana exports gold to
One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.16B | 71% |
| India | $1.11B | 19% |
| South Africa | $295.9M | 5% |
| Uganda | $222.1M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $52.7M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $38.9M | 0.7% |
| Benin | $5.5M | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $3.0M | 0.1% |
| United States | $949K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 100% |
| 7108.13 | Gold semi-manufactured forms | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $65,581.40 per kg, close to the world average of $57,889.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gold imports to Ghana
Imports of gold by Ghana reached $38.3 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Switzerland alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $38.3M | 100% |
| Australia | $34K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana gold exports (HS 7108): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported gold worth $5.90 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold from Ghana?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($4.16 billion), followed by India (19%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold per kg?
The average declared export value was about $65,581.40 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $57,889.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gold from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.33 billion in 2017 to $5.90 billion in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $15.71 billion. Over 8 years the average was $10.00 billion a year.
Does Ghana also import gold?
Yes. Ghana imported $38.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Australia and the United States. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.86 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7108.12 (100% of the value) and 7108.13 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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