Ghana-Canada strengthens economic partnership as bilateral trade rises 56% to $752m in 2025

Ghana and Canada are seeking to deepen their economic partnership and expand investment opportunities following a 56 per cent increase in bilateral trade, which reached US$752 million in 2025.

Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi disclosed the trade figures at a meeting in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2026, involving Canada's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Tjangaraj, and the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat.

He said bilateral trade had risen from US$483 million in 2024 to US$752 million in 2025, describing the growth as a reflection of increasing confidence, economic complementarity and expanding commercial opportunities between the two countries.

Mr Ahi described Canada as a longstanding and trusted partner, noting that Ghana and Canada would celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.

He identified agribusiness and agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, renewable energy, clean technology, critical minerals, railway infrastructure, digital technology and artificial intelligence as priority areas offering significant opportunities for Canadian investment.

Canada's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Tjangaraj, reiterated his country's commitment to building a genuine economic partnership with Ghana.

He highlighted the considerable opportunities available to strengthen bilateral relations and support Ghana's economic transformation.

The meeting reaffirmed both countries' commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, investment, industrial development and private-sector collaboration.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie, also spoke about doing business in Ghana, government reforms and initiatives to attract investment.