Sawn wood exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sawn wood by Ghana reached $51.2 million in 2024 (70.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $164.2 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 | $51.2M | 70.7K t |
| 2023 | $89.3M | 141.9K t |
| 2022 | $106.0M | 164.6K t |
| 2021 | $117.9M | 192.5K t |
| 2020 | $77.0M | 132.7K t |
| 2019 | $164.2M | 259.9K t |
| 2018 | $111.8M | 159.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 39.0K t |
Where Ghana exports sawn wood to
The largest buyer markets were United States (21%), India (10%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.7M | 21% |
| India | $4.9M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 9.3% |
| Niger | $4.2M | 8.2% |
| China | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| Greece | $2.6M | 5% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 5% |
| Estonia | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 72% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 13% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 6.8% |
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 2.9% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 1.8% |
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 1.8% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 1.5% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.54. 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.
Sawn wood imports to Ghana
Imports of sawn wood by Ghana reached $372 thousand in 2024 (318 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $236K | 64% |
| Croatia | $108K | 29% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sawn wood exports (HS 4407): 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: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported sawn wood worth $51.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from Ghana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by India (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sawn wood from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $51.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $164.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $94.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also import sawn wood?
Yes. Ghana imported $372 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Croatia and Lebanon. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $50.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4407.29 (71% of the value) and 4407.99 (12%).
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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