Ghana’s small-scale gold export sector has recorded a massive boost in 2025, with total exports valued at over $8.06 billion as of October 15, according to new data released by the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod).
The figures, compiled from the Goldbod’s gold assay and export reports, show that small-scale gold exports for the first ten and a half months of 2025 reached 81,719 kilograms (81.7 tonnes) — a significant jump from 63,647 kilograms (63.6 tonnes) exported during the entire year of 2024.
In value terms, the 2025 exports represent a 75% increase over last year’s total of $4.62 billion, highlighting the growing importance of the small-scale mining subsector in Ghana’s gold industry.
May 2025 emerged as the strongest month, with 11,068.55 kilograms exported, valued at $1.17 billion, followed by September, which saw 10,533.55 kilograms worth $1.17 billion shipped out.
The upward trend marks Ghana’s continued dominance as one of Africa’s leading gold producers, driven by strong global demand and improved regulation of small-scale operations.
Industry analysts say the surge reflects effective coordination between PMMC and Goldbod in ensuring that more small-scale gold is captured through formal export channels rather than illegal trading routes.
In 2023, the sector exported 37,454 kilograms of gold valued at $2.19 billion, meaning the export weight has more than doubled within two years.
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