South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Ghana
Ghana: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 1,201 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Ghana, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Ghana is 1,201 1000 USD, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and down 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Ghana peaked at 5,260 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 976 1000 USD, in 2012.
That places Ghana 44th out of 86 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Ghana, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,560 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 1,622 1000 USD | -36.6% |
| 2002 | 2,615 1000 USD | +61.2% |
| 2003 | 3,367 1000 USD | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 5,095 1000 USD | +51.3% |
| 2005 | 4,561 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 2,199 1000 USD | -51.8% |
| 2007 | 5,260 1000 USD | +139.2% |
| 2008 | 2,565 1000 USD | -51.2% |
| 2009 | 3,193 1000 USD | +24.5% |
| 2010 | 2,108 1000 USD | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 2,176 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 976 1000 USD | -55.1% |
| 2013 | 2,078 1000 USD | +112.9% |
| 2014 | 1,829 1000 USD | -12.0% |
| 2015 | 1,606 1000 USD | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 996 1000 USD | -38.0% |
| 2017 | 1,312 1000 USD | +31.7% |
| 2018 | 1,201 1000 USD | -8.5% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 1,201 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 200 1000 USD, 6.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 1,201 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128 1000 USD, 9.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,091 1000 USD | 1,622 1000 USD | 2,560 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,607 1000 USD | 2,199 1000 USD | 5,260 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,587 1000 USD | 976 1000 USD | 2,176 1000 USD | 9 |
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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 south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Ghana?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Ghana was 1,201 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 5,260 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 976 1000 USD in 2012.
- How does Ghana rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- Ghana ranks 44th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.2%. 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 South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/