Canada‑Ghana Trade Surges 56% to US$752 Million in 2025

Bilateral merchandise and services trade between Canada and Ghana rose 56 percent year‑on‑year to US$752 million in 2025, reflecting a shift from an aid‑centric relationship to a trade‑ and investment‑led partnership. Canadian High Commissioner Myriam Montrat announced the figure at Canada’s 159th National Day reception in Accra, saying Canadian firms are contributing expertise, technology and innovation to Ghana’s development. She also said Canada will host an investment summit later this year to de‑risk and showcase opportunities for international investors, including Ghanaian firms.

Canada’s exports to Ghana are weighted toward higher‑value manufactured goods such as cereals, machinery, transport equipment, pharmaceuticals and industrial products, while Ghana’s exports remain focused on primary commodities like cocoa, gold and soybeans. Both sides intend to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) – headquartered in Accra – to expand market access and attract capital into agribusiness, renewable energy, manufacturing, digital technology, infrastructure and responsible mining. Minister John Abdulai Jinapor highlighted the partnership’s role in creating employment multipliers and inclusive growth.