Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Ghana
Ghana: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity was 335 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Ghana, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Ghana stood at 335 m3.
That represents a change of up 155.7% on the previous year and down 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Ghana peaked at 3,724 m3 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 1995.
That places Ghana 187th out of 254 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.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Ghana, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 342 m3 | — |
| 1993 | 9 m3 | -97.4% |
| 1994 | 9 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0 m3 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1997 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 0 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2000 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2001 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2002 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2003 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2004 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2005 | 594 m3 | — |
| 2006 | 3,724 m3 | +526.9% |
| 2007 | 2,083 m3 | -44.1% |
| 2008 | 466 m3 | -77.6% |
| 2009 | 533 m3 | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 13 m3 | -97.6% |
| 2011 | 1,050 m3 | +7976.9% |
| 2012 | 69 m3 | -93.4% |
| 2013 | 652 m3 | +844.9% |
| 2014 | 480 m3 | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 839 m3 | +74.8% |
| 2016 | 547 m3 | -34.8% |
| 2017 | 647 m3 | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 863 m3 | +33.4% |
| 2019 | 545 m3 | -36.8% |
| 2020 | 126 m3 | -76.9% |
| 2021 | 193 m3 | +53.2% |
| 2022 | 1,626 m3 | +742.5% |
| 2023 | 131 m3 | -91.9% |
| 2024 | 335 m3 | +155.7% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 335 m3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 505 m3, 66% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 335 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 335 m3, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +7976.9% | 13 m3 | 1,050 m3 |
| 2013 | +844.9% | 69 m3 | 652 m3 |
| 2022 | +742.5% | 193 m3 | 1,626 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 m3 | 0 m3 | 342 m3 | 8 |
| 2000s | 740 m3 | 0 m3 | 3,724 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 570.5 m3 | 13 m3 | 1,050 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 482.2 m3 | 126 m3 | 1,626 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 184 Sao Tome and Principe 440 m3 compare
- 185 China, Macao SAR 418 m3 compare
- 186 Wallis and Futuna Islands 375 m3 compare
- 188 Togo 318 m3 compare
- 189 Côte d'Ivoire 292 m3 compare
- 189 Cote d'Ivoire 292 m3 compare
More environment data for Ghana
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -13.57 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -11.89 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.26 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.34 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -27.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.8796 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Ghana?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity in Ghana was 335 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,724 m3 in 2006.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 1995.
- How does Ghana rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity?
- Ghana ranks 187th out of 254 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.2%. 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 Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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