Ghana’s construction sector saw a 4.1% year-on-year decline in activity during September 2025, with cement sales dropping to 210,826.90 tonnes from 219,917.77 tonnes a year earlier, according to the Bank of Ghana’s November 2025 Monetary Policy Report. Month-on-month sales fell by the same margin from August’s 219,832.35 tonnes. Over the first three quarters of 2025, cumulative cement sales held steady at 2,075,072.44 tonnes, compared to 2,061,663.21 tonnes in 2024, reflecting moderated construction amid broader economic pressures.
Transport Sector Surges with Vehicle Registrations
In contrast, the transport sector showed robust growth. New vehicle registrations by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) jumped 45.5% year-on-year to 18,209 in September 2025, up from 12,511 the previous year. Cumulatively, registrations for the first nine months rose 36.3% to 185,455 from 136,112 in 2024.
Industrial Electricity Use Rises 15.4%
Industrial electricity consumption also strengthened, increasing 15.4% year-on-year to 316.36 gigawatts in September 2025 from 274.26 gigawatts a year prior. For the first three quarters, total consumption grew 10.3% to 2,808.40 gigawatts, compared to 2,546.28 gigawatts in 2024.
These indicators highlight an uneven recovery in key sectors, with construction lagging while transport and industry gain momentum.
by: Mercy Addai Turkson #ahotoronline.com