How does Ghana rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

Ghana ranks 75th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Ghana?

Over the last ten years it is down 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ghana data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Ghana

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Ghana
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Ghana: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 157,133 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

157,133 1000 USD

Change on year

down 4.3%

World rank

75th

of 235 countries

All-time high

347,890 1000 USD

in 1994

All-time low

11,184 1000 USD

in 1982

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Ghana, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Ghana stood at 157,133 1000 USD.

The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 54.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Ghana peaked at 347,890 1000 USD in 1994 and was at its lowest, 11,184 1000 USD, in 1982.

That places Ghana 75th out of 235 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	37,120 1000 USD	29,503 1000 USD	43,846 1000 USD	9
1970s	65,508 1000 USD	36,730 1000 USD	123,938 1000 USD	10
1980s	43,453 1000 USD	11,184 1000 USD	100,073 1000 USD	10
1990s	164,979 1000 USD	106,341 1000 USD	347,890 1000 USD	10
2000s	201,515 1000 USD	137,614 1000 USD	333,395 1000 USD	10
2010s	288,149 1000 USD	223,034 1000 USD	346,690 1000 USD	10
2020s	194,336 1000 USD	157,133 1000 USD	238,658 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Ghana

72 Luxembourg 231,343 1000 USD compare
73 China, Hong Kong SAR 195,654 1000 USD compare
74 Colombia 157,181 1000 USD compare
76 Paraguay 155,703 1000 USD compare
77 Caribbean 152,436 1000 USD compare
78 Eswatini 147,753 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 places →

More environment data for Ghana

Standard Deviation 0.26 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.34 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 3,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 3,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 1,896 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 188 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 3,041 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 5,346 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 72,677 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 93,823 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Ghana?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Ghana was 157,133 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Ghana?: The highest recorded value was 347,890 1000 USD in 1994.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Ghana?: The lowest recorded value was 11,184 1000 USD in 1982.
How does Ghana rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Ghana ranks 75th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Ghana?: Over the last ten years it is down 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en