Wood joinery and carpentry imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $8.4 million of wood joinery and carpentry in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
Where Ghana imports wood joinery and carpentry from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Italy (19%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 42% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 17% |
| Portugal | $735K | 8.8% |
| Austria | $291K | 3.5% |
| Israel | $254K | 3% |
| Malta | $112K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $84K | 1% |
| Germany | $81K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $52K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.20 | Wooden doors | 76% |
| 4418.99 | Wood joinery and carpentry (other) | 7.9% |
| 4418.40 | Concrete shuttering | 7.2% |
| 4418.75 | Engineered wood flooring | 6.9% |
| 4418.79 | Wood flooring panels (other) | 1.5% |
| 4418.10 | Wooden windows | 0.4% |
| 4418.73 | Bamboo flooring | 0.2% |
| 4418.91 | Bamboo joinery | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.45, 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.
Wood joinery and carpentry exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported wood joinery and carpentry worth $3.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (49%), France (30%), Greece (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.5M | 49% |
| France | $928K | 30% |
| Greece | $316K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $286K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.9% |
| United States | $11K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $11K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $10K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana wood joinery and carpentry imports (HS 4418): 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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported wood joinery and carpentry worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood joinery and carpentry to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood joinery and carpentry to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export wood joinery and carpentry?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and Greece. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4418.20 (76% of the value) and 4418.99 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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