Bilateral trade between Ghana and China surged to a record US$14.1 billion in 2025, marking a 19.3 per cent jump from the previous year and cementing China’s position as Ghana’s biggest trading partner.
The figures were disclosed in Accra by Cong Song during his first press briefing, where he highlighted expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
He said the growth reflects aligned development strategies, with China focusing on high-quality industrial transformation under its 15th Five-Year Plan, while Ghana pursues economic recovery and industrial expansion under its “24-Hour Economy” and “Resetting Ghana” agenda.
Ambassador Cong attributed the trade surge to growing Chinese investment across key sectors such as mining, energy, manufacturing and construction, noting that Chinese firms have created thousands of jobs and contributed significantly to Ghana’s industrial base.
He also pointed to new trade opportunities following China’s zero-tariff policy for African exports, which now allows Ghanaian products such as cocoa, cashew and shea butter to enter the Chinese market duty-free.
