Veneer sheets exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported veneer sheets worth $18.1 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.4 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 | $18.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 9.9K t |
Where Ghana exports veneer sheets to
The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Italy (18%), Canada (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.7M | 21% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 18% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| China | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| Denmark | $719K | 4% |
| Belgium | $647K | 3.6% |
| Morocco | $643K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $572K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 4408
| 4408.39 | Tropical veneer sheets | 59% |
| 4408.90 | Veneer sheets (other) | 40% |
| 4408.10 | Softwood veneer sheets | 0.6% |
| 4408.31 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 206% above the world average of $0.90. 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.
Veneer sheets imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $381 thousand of veneer sheets in 2024 (336 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $344K | 90% |
| United States | $14K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $12K | 3.2% |
| Paraguay | $8K | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana veneer sheets exports (HS 4408): 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: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of veneer sheets exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported veneer sheets worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy veneer sheets from Ghana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average export price of veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 206% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of veneer sheets from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also import veneer sheets?
Yes. Ghana imported $381 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Italy. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
The HS code for veneer sheets is heading 4408. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4408.39 (59% of the value) and 4408.90 (40%).
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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