Sawn iroko boards exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sawn iroko boards by Ghana reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 61 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 899 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 904 t |
Where Ghana exports sawn iroko boards to
Most of it went to Estonia (34%), United Kingdom (14%), Spain (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $1.2M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $492K | 14% |
| Spain | $395K | 11% |
| Greece | $338K | 9.7% |
| Ireland | $280K | 8% |
| Germany | $184K | 5.3% |
| Lebanon | $164K | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $95K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $94K | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $67K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 41% above the world average of $1.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ghana sawn iroko boards exports (HS 4407.28): 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 4407.28: Wood, tropical: iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn iroko boards exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported sawn iroko boards worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 61 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn iroko boards from Ghana?
Estonia was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn iroko boards per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sawn iroko boards from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn iroko boards?
The HS code for sawn iroko boards is subheading 4407.28. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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