On 21 July 2026, the Forestry Commission of Ghana, which is the focal point of the Global Timber Index (GTI) in Ghana, convened a one‑day forum on strategic partners in Kumasi, with support from the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and the Global Green Supply Chains Initiativ

In June, due to high temperature and rainy weather, China’s construction industry was in its traditional off-season, which resulted in limited demand for construction timber.

To better align with the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Ghana is strengthening its Timber Legality Assurance System (GhLAS), expanding the Timber Validation Committee, and will soon incorporate geolocation data into the FLEGT licensing framework.

Brazil’s total log exports in the first half of 2026 reached 448,100 tons, a year on year decline of 17.2%; the total export value fell 5.4% to US$60.5 million; and the average export price rose 14.3% to US$135.0 per ton.