Densified wood exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported densified wood worth $12.1 million (37.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.1M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 38.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $425K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $345K | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $403K | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $316K | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $113K | 880 t |
Where Ghana exports densified wood to
Burkina Faso alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $12.1M | 100% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 0.4% |
| Togo | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 71% below the world average of $1.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana densified wood exports (HS 4413): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4413: Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes.
Common questions
What is the value of densified wood exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported densified wood worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy densified wood from Ghana?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (0%) and Togo (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average export price of densified wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $1.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of densified wood from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $112 thousand in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for densified wood?
The HS code for densified wood is heading 4413. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4413.00. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4413 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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