South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Ghana
Ghana: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 7,100 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Ghana, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 7,100 1000 USD for south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 44.3% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Ghana peaked at 15,410 1000 USD in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1,446 1000 USD, in 2016.
Ghana ranks 29th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Ghana, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,502 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 2,718 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 3,891 1000 USD | +43.2% |
| 2003 | 6,013 1000 USD | +54.5% |
| 2004 | 15,410 1000 USD | +156.3% |
| 2005 | 8,428 1000 USD | -45.3% |
| 2006 | 7,887 1000 USD | -6.4% |
| 2007 | 5,932 1000 USD | -24.8% |
| 2008 | 8,606 1000 USD | +45.1% |
| 2009 | 7,578 1000 USD | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 5,163 1000 USD | -31.9% |
| 2011 | 6,794 1000 USD | +31.6% |
| 2012 | 3,161 1000 USD | -53.5% |
| 2013 | 3,192 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 3,974 1000 USD | +24.5% |
| 2015 | 5,319 1000 USD | +33.8% |
| 2016 | 1,446 1000 USD | -72.8% |
| 2017 | 4,921 1000 USD | +240.3% |
| 2018 | 7,100 1000 USD | +44.3% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 7,100 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,427 1000 USD, 5.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 7,100 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 519 1000 USD, 13.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,610 1000 USD | 2,502 1000 USD | 2,718 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,968 1000 USD | 3,891 1000 USD | 15,410 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,563 1000 USD | 1,446 1000 USD | 7,100 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) — import value in Ghana?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Ghana was 7,100 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 15,410 1000 USD in 2004.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,446 1000 USD in 2016.
- How does Ghana rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value?
- Ghana ranks 29th out of 128 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. 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) — Import 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/