Ghana's top imports in 2024 were dominated by fuel, machinery, and agricultural products, but a surprising entry on the list includes guts, bladders, and stomachs of animals, according to the latest Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Trade Report.
The report reveals that used vehicles (1,500cc-3,000cc) ranked as Ghana's fifth most imported item, amounting to GH₵4.2 billion (1.7% of total imports).
Meanwhile, guts, bladders, and stomachs of animals (excluding fish) also made it into the top 10, with an import value of GH₵2.69 billion (1.1%).
Topping the list of imports was diesel (Automotive Gas Oil - AGO) for the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), which accounted for GH₵28.9 billion (11.6%), followed by light oils and motor spirit (super) at GH₵24.1 billion (9.6%).
