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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. citeturn0search3