Tropical veneer sheets exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $10.7 million of tropical veneer sheets in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.8 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 | $10.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Ghana exports tropical veneer sheets to
Most of it went to Italy (24%), United States (17%), Spain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.6M | 24% |
| United States | $1.8M | 17% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 12% |
| China | $960K | 9% |
| Denmark | $719K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $647K | 6% |
| Germany | $519K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $500K | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $453K | 4.2% |
| India | $256K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 449% above the world average of $0.47. 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 tropical veneer sheets exports (HS 4408.39): 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 4408.39: Wood, of tropical wood: as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical veneer sheets exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported tropical veneer sheets worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 97 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical veneer sheets from Ghana?
Italy was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 449% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tropical veneer sheets from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical veneer sheets?
The HS code for tropical veneer sheets is subheading 4408.39. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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