Ghana-Canada trade rises 56% to $752m in 2025 – Deputy Trade Minister

Ghana and Canada are seeking to expand trade and investment ties, with bilateral trade reaching US$752 million in 2025, up 56 per cent from US$483 million in 2024.

Deputy Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Sampson Ahi highlighted the growth during a meeting with Canada's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Tjangaraj, and Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, industrial development and private-sector partnerships.

Mr Tjangaraj reaffirmed Canada's commitment to building a stronger economic partnership with Ghana, highlighting opportunities to increase commercial engagement and support the country's economic transformation.

Mr Ahi described Canada as a longstanding, trusted partner, noting that the two countries will mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.

He said the increase in bilateral trade reflected growing commercial opportunities, economic complementarity and confidence in the relationship between the two countries.

The Deputy Minister identified agribusiness and agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, renewable energy, clean technology and critical minerals as key sectors where Canadian investors could explore opportunities in Ghana.

Railway infrastructure, digital technology and artificial intelligence were also highlighted as areas with potential for deeper cooperation.

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie, also addressed the meeting, outlining Ghana's business environment, ongoing government reforms and initiatives to attract investment.

The discussions are part of Ghana and Canada's efforts to translate their longstanding diplomatic relations into expanded commercial partnerships, increased investment flows, and opportunities for industrial development.