UAE tops list as leading destination for Ghana’s gold exports
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the primary destination for Ghana’s gold exports in the third quarter of 2024, receiving about 40% of the country’s total gold shipments. This is according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Quarterly Trade Newsletter. Switzerland followed as the second-largest destination with 30.1%, while South Africa and India ranked third and fourth, accounting for 22.2% and 6.8%, respectively. Together, these four countries absorbed 99.2% of Ghana’s gold exports during the period. China was the largest destination for Ghana’s mineral and oil exports, receiving 29.8%. Nearly a quarter of cocoa exports (22.2%) went to...