Trade between Ghana and Togo in 2024 was shaped heavily by fuels and construction inputs, with diesel, cement, and steel products making up the bulk of cross-border commerce, according to the Ghana Statistical Service’s full-year trade report.
Ghana’s exports to Togo totalled GH¢3.38 billion, while imports from its eastern neighbour reached GH¢1.81 billion, maintaining Ghana’s position as a net exporter in the bilateral relationship.
On the export side, Ghana shipped large volumes of construction-related materials to Togo. The top export was flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel plated with aluminium-zinc alloys, valued at GH¢363 million, making up 10.7% of total exports to Togo.
Other key exports included flexible pipes and hoses, sacks and bags of polyethylene, and tiles and synthetic polymer-based paints, all essential for the construction and packaging industries.
Meanwhile, over 43% of Ghana’s imports from Togo consisted of diesel (automotive gas oil) valued at GH¢783 million. Other imports included cement clinkers, lubricating oils, and shea-based products, such as shea nuts and refined shea oil.
The data reflects a cross-border trade pattern largely tied to industrial and energy needs. While Ghana supplies manufactured materials and intermediate goods, Togo plays a key role in fuel and agro-processing inputs.
Despite the relatively modest volumes compared to larger trading partners, the Ghana–Togo trade corridor remains economically significant for the Volta Region and Lomé-based distributors, especially as both countries increasingly rely on road-based logistics and proximity for cost-effective supply.
With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in effect, analysts suggest there’s room for both nations to diversify beyond commodities and deepen trade in processed goods and services.
