The rise, compared to a year ago, relates to various wood products shipped from the country’s two main seaports, Takoradi and Tema, as well as by land to neighbouring countries.
One reason for the growth is the government’s removal of the National Reconstruction Levy, which has helped profit margins.
Kiln-dried and air-dried lumber accounted for 61% of permit applications, a growth in demand compared to secondary processed wood products.
Export volumes were down 21% during the period, while the value grew 28% to €43.7m.
Meanwhile, an International Tropical Timber Organisation-funded project has started in Ghana to promote quality control and standardisation of wood products. It aims to ensure sustainable timber and wood product management, efficient processing, utilisation and marketing.
