Apr 19, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Ghana’s rotary cut veneer exports in the 4Q fell a massive 79% but exports of sliced veneer improved and were up 14%. In the final quarter of 2013 exports of plywood to neighbouring countries fell by 3% but, despite the fall, the regional markets continued to be the main markets for Ghana’s plywood, ITTO reported.

Of the 13,664 cubic metres of plywood contracts approved, 94% in terms of volume was shipped to countries in the West Africa sub region with Nigeria being the major destination.

Most exports of the tertiary products, such as sliced veneer and kiln dried lumber were for the European markets.

The United States continues to be the major market for mahogany and cedrella sawnwood as wel as for rotary veneer.

The Middle East and Egyptian markets emerged as major importers of Ghana’ “backing grade” veneer.