Shaped wood exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported shaped wood worth $2.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.2 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 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Ghana exports shaped wood to
Most of it went to Germany (22%), Denmark (20%), Czech Republic (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $465K | 22% |
| Denmark | $419K | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $287K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $218K | 11% |
| Finland | $189K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $160K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $89K | 4.3% |
| France | $84K | 4.1% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4409
| 4409.29 | Shaped hardwood | 51% |
| 4409.22 | Shaped tropical wood | 46% |
| 4409.10 | Shaped softwood | 1.7% |
| 4409.21 | Shaped bamboo | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4409.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.62. 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 shaped wood exports (HS 4409): 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 4409: Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of shaped wood exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported shaped wood worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy shaped wood from Ghana?
Germany was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($465 thousand), followed by Denmark (20%) and the Czech Republic (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average export price of shaped wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of shaped wood from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped wood?
The HS code for shaped wood is heading 4409. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4409.29 (51% of the value) and 4409.22 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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