Japan Imports from Ghana

Japan's imports from Ghana rose to $214.93 million in 2024, up from $141.05 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 52.4% ($73.88 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Japan from Ghana were Cocoa and cocoa preparations ($195.17 million), Copper and copper articles ($8.05 million) and Aluminium and aluminium articles ($6.62 million).

Japan had a trade deficit with Ghana that widened to $94.51 million in 2024 from $39.88 million in 2023. This is an increase of 137% ($54.63 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

Japan Imports from Ghana by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of Japan imports from Ghana by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $195.17M 2024
2 Copper and copper articles $8.05M 2024
3 Aluminium and aluminium articles $6.62M 2024
4 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $2.11M 2024
5 Works of art, antiques $697,632.13 2024
6 Wood and wood products, charcoal $554,839.46 2024
7 Food industry residues, animal feed $473,559.81 2024
8 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $414,002.30 2024
9 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $283,015.42 2024
10 Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods $180,839.45 2024
11 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $115,937.29 2024
12 Unspecified commodities $65,014.47 2024
13 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $46,622 2024
14 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $36,784.94 2024
15 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $26,069.21 2024
16 Non-knitted clothing $24,226.00 2024
17 Cotton $18,220.70 2024
18 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $12,730.71 2024
19 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $4,650.97 2024
20 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $3,911.04 2024
21 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $3,693.03 2024
22 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $3,389.13 2024
23 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $3,375.92 2024
24 Rubber and rubber articles $2,424.58 2024
25 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $1,882.85 2024
26 Live animals $1,578.95 2024
27 Knitted or crocheted clothing $1,407.18 2024