Hardwood plywood imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported hardwood plywood worth $28.9 million (39.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 206% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.9M | 39.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 6.0K t |
Where Ghana imports hardwood plywood from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.9M | 100% |
| South Africa | $40K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.04, 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.
Hardwood plywood exports from Ghana
Exports of hardwood plywood by Ghana reached $4.7 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (22%), Cyprus (19%), Latvia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+841% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 22% |
| Cyprus | $896K | 19% |
| Latvia | $507K | 11% |
| Greece | $453K | 9.7% |
| Nigeria | $427K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $200K | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $191K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $181K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $179K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $133K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana hardwood plywood imports (HS 4412.33): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4412.33: Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut.
Common questions
What is the value of hardwood plywood imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hardwood plywood worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 206% on 2023.
Which countries supply hardwood plywood to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of hardwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hardwood plywood to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 749%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export hardwood plywood?
Yes. Ghana exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Latvia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hardwood plywood?
The HS code for hardwood plywood is subheading 4412.33. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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