In 2023, Ghana recorded $91.9m in ceramic exports, amassing $19.9m profit, after 17 years of consistent trade losses and heavy dependence on imported ceramic products.
For 17 years, Ghana’s ceramic market was largely import-driven, with local industries struggling to compete against foreign products.
Ghana's ceramic products trade recorded $1.397 billion in trade deficit in almost two decades.
Ghana's ceramic industry has finally moved from dependency to a driver of profit and progress.
Over the past two decades, Egypt exported roughly twice as much ceramic products as it imported, positioning itself as a key player in regional and global ceramic products trade.
In 2012, exports peaked at $488.51 million, more than double imports at $178.23 million, setting a clear demonstration of strong industrial and commodity output.
In 2008, exports soared to $325.86 million, more than doubling imports at $126.21 million.
Between 2017 and 2021, the export sector showed stable performance, averaging $327 million annually.
The year 2021 was a standout, with exports reaching $401.12 million, reflecting a strong rebound that reaffirmed Egypt’s export capacity post-pandemic.
The seven North-Western states collectively owed about ₦223.4 billion in domestic debt as of Q2 2025, according to DMO data.
Kano State ranked highest with ₦56.9 billion, accounting for roughly 25% of the zone’s total debt.
Jigawa remains the least indebted in the region and in the entire country, with only ₦852 million.
Moderate debt spread: While Kano, Zamfara, and Sokoto carried the largest debt loads, the remaining states maintained relatively conservative borrowing patterns.
The six North Central states collectively hold ₦449.4 billion in domestic debt as of Q2 2025, according to DMO data.
Kogi and Nasarawa lead in fiscal control with ₦18.8 billion and ₦23.9 billion, respectively
Both states record the lowest debt profiles in the region. Niger State’s ₦141.5 billion debt makes it the region’s most indebted, accounting for nearly one-third of the total.
The debt gap between Kogi (lowest) and Niger (highest) stands at over ₦123 billion, highlighting stark differences in fiscal management and borrowing capacity across the zone.
