Furniture imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $67.6 million of furniture in 2024 (21.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $208.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67.6M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $45.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $208.5M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 9.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.8M | 77% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 4.6% |
| France | $2.7M | 4% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $873K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $820K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $559K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $519K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 26% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 22% |
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 17% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 16% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 6.9% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 4% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 3.3% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furniture exports from Cameroon
Exports of furniture by Cameroon reached $927 thousand in 2024 (315 tonnes). Most of it went to France (28%), Central African Republic (27%), Togo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $263K | 28% |
| Central African Republic | $251K | 27% |
| Togo | $122K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $37K | 4% |
| Austria | $33K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $29K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $21K | 2.2% |
| United States | $19K | 2% |
| Benin | $14K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon furniture imports (HS 9403): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported furniture worth $67.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($51.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $67.6 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2021 at $208.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export furniture?
Yes. Cameroon exported $927 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Central African Republic and Togo. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $66.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9403.20 (26% of the value) and 9403.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Cameroon, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
Furniture product types in Cameroon
More trade data for Cameroon
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.