Tropical plywood exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $3.0 million of tropical plywood in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 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 | $3.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $357K | 509 t |
Where Ghana exports tropical plywood to
The largest buyer markets were Benin (38%), France (19%), Niger (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.1M | 38% |
| France | $565K | 19% |
| Niger | $331K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $203K | 6.7% |
| Greece | $199K | 6.6% |
| Senegal | $185K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $133K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110K | 3.7% |
| United States | $54K | 1.8% |
| Cyprus | $37K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 69% below the world average of $1.16, 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.
Tropical plywood imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $473 thousand of tropical plywood in 2024 (526 tonnes). China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $445K | 94% |
| India | $27K | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana tropical plywood exports (HS 4412.31): 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical plywood exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported tropical plywood worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 118 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical plywood from Ghana?
Benin was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (19%) and Niger (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical plywood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tropical plywood from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $357 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 745%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also import tropical plywood?
Yes. Ghana imported $473 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Singapore. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
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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