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Exports In 2022, Ghana exported $9.53B in Gold, making it the 13th largest exporter of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 1st most exported product in Ghana. The main destination of Gold exports from Ghana are: United Arab Emirates ($4.68B), Switzerland ($3.27B), India ($1.53B), Hong Kong ($32.2M), and Turkey ($4.3M).

The fastest growing export markets for Gold of Ghana between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($2.98B), Switzerland ($922M), and India ($546M).

Imports In 2022, Ghana imported $596k in Gold, becoming the 127th largest importer of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 706th most imported product in Ghana. Ghana imports Gold primarily from: Benin ($596k).

The fastest growing import markets in Gold for Ghana between 2021 and 2022 were Benin ($596k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Gold from Ghana to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$9.53B

IMPORTS (2022)$596k

NET TRADE (2022)$9.53B

In 2022, Ghana exported $9.53B in Gold. The main destinations of Ghana exports on Gold were United Arab Emirates ($4.68B), Switzerland ($3.27B), India ($1.53B), Hong Kong ($32.2M), and Turkey ($4.3M).

In 2022, Ghana imported $596k in Gold, mainly from Benin ($596k).

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