Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$237.8M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$121.5M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$116.3M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $237.8M from Ghana and exported $121.5M to it, across 336 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5B from Ghana and exported $1.6B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $116.3M with Ghana, importing 2.0× as much as it exported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Ghana in August 2026 (preliminary) were 161% higher, and exports to Ghana were 11% lower. U.S. goods imports from Ghana of $237.8M in August 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $165.8M.
Ghana exports gold, cocoa, and crude oil to the United States, with gold consistently ranking as the highest-value commodity in the bilateral trade relationship. Cocoa and cocoa-derived food products are subject to FDA entry review and Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements, while gold and precious metal shipments require accurate valuation and may involve anti-money-laundering compliance considerations. Ghana's relatively stable political environment and functioning port infrastructure at Tema make it one of West Africa's more reliable sourcing origins for US importers.
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Gold imports must be accurately declared by weight, purity, and value for CBP purposes. Importers and brokers should also be aware of FinCEN anti-money-laundering requirements that apply to precious metals transactions, and should conduct due diligence on the supply chain to ensure gold is not sourced from conflict-affected or high-risk areas, consistent with responsible sourcing frameworks.
The Port of Tema, near Accra, is one of West Africa's most capable container and bulk terminals, with regular direct and transshipment services to US East Coast ports. This infrastructure advantage generally supports more predictable transit times and cargo handling compared to smaller regional ports, benefiting importers of both cocoa and manufactured goods.
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The top U.S. imports from Ghana are Crude Petroleum & Bituminous Mineral Oils, Photovoltaic Cells Assembled in Modules or Panels and Cocoa Paste, Not Defatted, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $176.0M | |
| 2 | $24.6M | |
| 3 | $7.4M | |
| 4 | $6.8M | |
| 5 | $3.8M | |
| 6 | $3.4M | |
| 7 | $1.8M | |
| 8 | $1.2M | |
| 9 | $967K | |
| 10 | $936K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16.2M | |
| 2 | $12.4M | |
| 3 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts |
| $11.2M |
| 4 | $10.9M |
| 5 | $5.5M |
| 6 | $4.5M |
| 7 | $3.9M |
| 8 | $3.7M |
| 9 | $3.4M |
| 10 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $3.3M |
Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$1.1B
Services Imports
$1.0B