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Top Exports

Ghana's export economy is predominantly driven by a few key commodities. According to the Ghana Statistical Service's 2023 Trade Report, the top export categories and their respective values in Ghanaian cedis (GH₵) are: 1. **Gold**: GH₵84.4 billion (45.4% of total exports) 2. **Mineral Fuels and Oils**: GH₵44.6 billion (23.9%) 3. **Cocoa Beans and Products**: GH₵20.9 billion (11.2%) These three categories collectively account for approximately 80.5% of Ghana's total exports. The report does not provide detailed figures for the subsequent top export categories. However, other significant exports from Ghana include: - **Edible Fruits and Nuts**: Notably cashew nuts. - **Plastics and Articles Thereof**: Including plastic products. - **Iron and Steel**: Various forms of iron and steel products. - **Aluminum and Articles Thereof**: Including aluminum products. - **Ores, Slag, and Ash**: Such as manganese ores. - **Animal, Vegetable Fats and Oils**: Including palm oil. - **Prepared Fish and Seafood**: Processed fish products. While specific values for these additional categories are not detailed in the available report, they contribute to the diversification of Ghana's export portfolio beyond its primary commodities. citeturn0search3