Wooden articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.8 million of wooden articles in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.9 million.
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 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 570 t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 789 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Ghana imports wooden articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 91% |
| South Africa | $107K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4421
| 4421.99 | Wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) | 49% |
| 4421.91 | Bamboo articles (other) | 48% |
| 4421.10 | Wooden clothes hangers | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 20% below the world average of $2.09, 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.
Wooden articles exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $336 thousand of wooden articles in 2024 (162 tonnes). Most of it went to China (32%), Germany (25%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $108K | 32% |
| Germany | $84K | 25% |
| France | $42K | 13% |
| Spain | $22K | 6.6% |
| Central African Republic | $21K | 6.4% |
| United States | $20K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $5K | 1.5% |
| Togo | $4K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana wooden articles imports (HS 4421): 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 4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported wooden articles worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden articles to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2019 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export wooden articles?
Yes. Ghana exported $336 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Germany and France. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden articles?
The HS code for wooden articles is heading 4421. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4421.99 (49% of the value) and 4421.91 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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