Ghana · Ghana Stock Exchange
GSE Composite Index
About the exchange
Small by capitalisation but the continent's strongest performer year-to-date, led by banking counters recovering from the domestic debt exchange.
Ghana equity coverage
Ghana: Food exports (% of merchandise exports), 2025
Food products accounted for 18% of Ghana’s merchandise exports in the latest World Bank data for 2023. In 2025 cocoa beans and products alone made up 14% of total exports, while gold dominated at 63.1%.
Ghana's Richest Woman Is Building a Cocoa Empire
Patricia Poku-Diaby built a $90 million cocoa processing plant in Ghana, capturing value multinationals have long controlled
African Equities Weekly Review: Ghana Consolidates After Blistering Rally, Markets Mixed
Ghana's stock exchange cooled after a blistering rally, even as African equities post some of the strongest returns worldwide in 2026.
Cocoa & Agricultural Exports: West Africa's Supply Crisis Reshapes Global Trade
Cocoa prices surged 9.44% after Ghana projected lower production for the 2026/27 season, raising fresh concerns over global supply. The developing supply crisis in West Africa is increasing pressure on manufacturers, exporters and agricultural supply chains.
Commodities Focus: Brent Falls, Gold Holds Above $4,000, Cocoa Surges on Supply Concerns
Commodity markets took divergent paths in early August 2026 as Brent crude oil tumbled, gold remained resilient above $4,000 per ounce, and cocoa futures rallied sharply on fresh West African supply concerns. Explore the latest price movements and what they mean for African businesses and investors.
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