Sawn tropical wood (other species) exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $36.6 million of sawn tropical wood (other species) in 2024 (36.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $67.0 million.
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 | $36.6M | 36.8K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 38.4K t |
| 2022 | $59.9M | 66.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.1M | 68.6K t |
| 2020 | $60.4M | 80.6K t |
| 2019 | $67.0M | 91.8K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 58.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 30.0K t |
Where Ghana exports sawn tropical wood (other species) to
Most of it went to United States (26%), India (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.3M | 26% |
| India | $4.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 12% |
| China | $2.8M | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 6.7% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 6% |
| Estonia | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Niger | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| France | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 90% above the world average of $0.52. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sawn tropical wood (other species) exports (HS 4407.29): 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 4407.29: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn tropical wood (other species) exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported sawn tropical wood (other species) worth $36.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn tropical wood (other species) from Ghana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by India (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn tropical wood (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $0.52 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 tropical wood (other species) from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $36.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $67.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species) is subheading 4407.29. 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.
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