Plywood imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plywood by Ghana reached $32.3 million in 2024 (43.5 thousand tonnes). That is 109% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $32.3M | 43.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 23.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 23.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 8.0K t |
Where Ghana imports plywood from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.0M | 99% |
| Italy | $108K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $70K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $39K | 0.1% |
| India | $27K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $21K | 0.1% |
| United States | $15K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 90% |
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 3.6% |
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 3.5% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 1.5% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 0.9% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 0.6% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.93, 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.
Plywood exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $14.3 million of plywood in 2024 (25.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (14%), Burkina Faso (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 14% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.8M | 13% |
| United States | $1.6M | 11% |
| Benin | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Cyprus | $934K | 6.5% |
| Nigeria | $821K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $723K | 5.1% |
| Togo | $691K | 4.8% |
| Greece | $652K | 4.6% |
| Senegal | $588K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plywood imports (HS 4412): 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: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plywood worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply plywood to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Italy (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plywood to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, an increase of 561%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plywood?
Yes. Ghana exported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Burkina Faso and the United States. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4412.33 (90% of the value) and 4412.39 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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