China–Ghana Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Ghana trade reached $12.8B in January–September 2026, +26.3% year on year. China exported $11.5B and imported $1.3B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Ghana
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $1.9B | 16.8% | +52.0% | $1.8B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $1.6B | 14.2% | +83.2% | $1.3B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $1.1B | 9.9% | +54.6% | $1.0B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $790M | 6.9% | +31.7% | $807M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $643M | 5.6% | +16.1% | $768M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $446M | 3.9% | +31.6% | $476M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $445M | 3.9% | +22.6% | $511M |
| HS 64Footwear | $352M | 3.1% | +19.6% | $393M |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $290M | 2.5% | +33.2% | $279M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $251M | 2.2% | +27.0% | $262M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8704Motor vehicles for transport of goods | $452M | 3.9% | +151.6% | $271M |
| HS 8429Self-propelled bulldozers, excavators | $370M | 3.2% | +73.5% | $284M |
| HS 8711Motorcycles | $331M | 2.9% | +48.6% | $290M |
| HS 6402Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics | $294M | 2.6% | +19.9% | $329M |
| HS 7210Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated | $279M | 2.4% | +13.5% | $330M |
| HS 3808Insecticides, herbicides and disinfectants | $231M | 2.0% | +18.4% | $242M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $212M | 1.9% | +285.2% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 9403Furniture | $205M | 1.8% | +48.4% | $197M |
| HS 8413Pumps for liquids | $202M | 1.8% | +62.2% | $173M |
| HS 8714Parts for motorcycles and cycles | $199M | 1.7% | +25.3% | $219M |
Top China Imports from Ghana
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $982M | 74.0% | -23.1% | $2.0B |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $254M | 19.2% | -44.5% | $578M |
| HS 74Copper | $38.1M | 2.9% | +15.1% | $47.4M |
| HS 18Cocoa and chocolate | $29.5M | 2.2% | -16.3% | $50.7M |
| HS 08Fruit and nuts | $7.1M | 0.5% | +94.5% | $3.6M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $3.7M | 0.3% | +10.2% | $5.9M |
| HS 44Wood and articles of wood | $3.2M | 0.2% | -10.0% | $5.4M |
| HS 78Lead | $3.0M | 0.2% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 76Aluminium | $2.1M | 0.2% | — | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $1.2M | 0.1% | +14.1% | $1.9M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $868M | 65.4% | -26.0% | $1.9B |
| HS 2602Manganese ores and concentrates | $247M | 18.6% | -35.3% | $492M |
| HS 2715Bituminous mastics, cut-backs and mixtures | $114M | 8.6% | +9.7% | $104M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $34.4M | 2.6% | +7.9% | $45.9M |
| HS 1803Cocoa paste | $15.1M | 1.1% | -47.5% | $41.8M |
| HS 1805Unsweetened cocoa powder | $8.4M | 0.6% | +90.6% | $6.5M |
| HS 0801Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts | $7.1M | 0.5% | +94.5% | $3.6M |
| HS 2606Aluminium ores and concentrates (bauxite) | $7.0M | 0.5% | -90.8% | $86.5M |
| HS 1801Cocoa beans | $5.7M | 0.4% | +182.3% | $2.3M |
| HS 4001Natural rubber and similar natural gums | $3.7M | 0.3% | +10.2% | $5.9M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Ghana
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
367 products qualify
- 1 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel engine), g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnesHS 870423 Exports$211M Increase+$120M YoY+132%
- 2 Machinery with a 360° revolving superstructureHS 842952 Exports$214M Increase+$87.2M YoY+68%
- 3 Cement clinkersHS 252310 Exports$114M Increase+$86.7M YoY+314%
- 4 Dumpers designed for offhighway useHS 870410 Exports$108M Increase+$72.4M YoY+204%
- 5 Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854142 Exports$63.7M Increase+$62.5M YoY+5,112%
- 6 Plain woven fabrics of cotton, containing ≥ 85% cotton by weight and weighing > 100 g to 200 g/m2, printedHS 520852 Exports$146M Increase+$58.5M YoY+67%
China–Ghana Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $11.5B | $1.3B | $12.8B | +$10.1B | +26.3% | No. 60 |
| 2025 (full year) | $11.4B | $2.7B | $14.1B | +$8.8B | +19.4% | No. 62 |
| 2024 (full year) | $9.8B | $2.0B | $11.8B | +$7.8B | +7.2% | No. 66 |
| 2023 (full year) | $9.2B | $1.8B | $11.0B | +$7.4B | +10.4% | No. 64 |
| 2022 (full year) | $7.7B | $2.3B | $10.0B | +$5.3B | +6.4% | No. 66 |
| 2021 (full year) | $7.9B | $1.5B | $9.4B | +$6.5B | +10.2% | No. 64 |
| 2020 (full year) | $6.8B | $1.8B | $8.5B | +$5.0B | +14.1% | No. 61 |
| 2019 (full year) | $4.9B | $2.6B | $7.5B | +$2.3B | +3.1% | No. 64 |
| 2018 (full year) | $4.8B | $2.4B | $7.3B | +$2.4B | — | No. 65 |
About China–Ghana trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Ghana in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Ghana goods trade totaled $12.8B: China exported $11.5B and imported $1.3B, a China trade surplus of $10.1B (+26.3% vs the same months of 2025). Ghana ranked No. 60 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Ghana in 2025?
In 2025, China–Ghana goods trade totaled $14.1B: China exported $11.4B and imported $2.7B, a China trade surplus of $8.8B (+19.4% vs 2024). Ghana ranked No. 62 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Ghana in 2024?
In 2024, China–Ghana goods trade totaled $11.8B: China exported $9.8B and imported $2.0B, a China trade surplus of $7.8B (+7.2% vs 2023). Ghana ranked No. 66 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Ghana?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Ghana by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.9B, 16.8% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $1.6B, 14.2% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $1.1B, 9.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor vehicles for transport of goods (HS 8704, $452M); Self-propelled bulldozers, excavators (HS 8429, $370M); Motorcycles (HS 8711, $331M).
What does China export to Ghana in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Ghana by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.8B, 15.3% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $1.3B, 11.1% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $1.0B, 8.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated (HS 7210, $330M); Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $329M); Motorcycles (HS 8711, $290M).
What does China import from Ghana?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Ghana by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $982M, 74.0% of the total); Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $254M, 19.2% of the total); Copper (HS 74, $38.1M, 2.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $868M); Manganese ores and concentrates (HS 2602, $247M); Bituminous mastics, cut-backs and mixtures (HS 2715, $114M).
What is China’s trade balance with Ghana?
China's goods trade balance with Ghana was +$10.1B in January–September 2026, compared with +$6.5B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$8.8B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Ghana bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/ghana/, accessed 2026-11-10.