Rough wood exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon exported rough wood worth $101.2 million (337.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $413.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101.2M | 337.7K t |
| 2023 | $144.2M | 633.2K t |
| 2022 | $175.0M | 761.3K t |
| 2021 | $198.4M | 819.3K t |
| 2020 | $158.9M | 769.1K t |
| 2019 | $189.3M | 944.9K t |
| 2018 | $413.1M | 691.1K t |
| 2017 | $199.7M | 546.1K t |
Where Cameroon exports rough wood to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $91.6M | 91% |
| India | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $574K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $495K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $462K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $422K | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $389K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $288K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.49 | Tropical logs (other species) | 96% |
| 4403.99 | Rough logs (other species) | 3.6% |
| 4403.12 | Treated rough wood (non-coniferous) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon rough wood exports (HS 4403): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported rough wood worth $101.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 337.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough wood from Cameroon?
China was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($91.6 million), followed by India (2%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough wood from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $199.7 million in 2017 to $101.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $413.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $197.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4403.49 (96% of the value) and 4403.99 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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