Ghana exported a total of 35,508 m3 of wood products in the first two months of the year which earned Euro 17.64 million a decline of over 30% in volume and value. The comparable figures for 2019 are 53,171 m3 valued at Euro 28.04 million, according to the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD).
Mills in Ghana have orders for which approved export documents have been obtained but they are unable to ship as importers have been slow in providing shipping instructions in order to delay shipments for as long as possible in the hope that the situation in their markets will improve.
Data from the TIDD is showing that, despite the pandemic, February shipments held up surprisingly well.
