Sawn iroko boards exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $71.6 million of sawn iroko boards in 2024 (67.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 61 countries. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $71.6M | 67.0K t |
| 2023 | $55.7M | 73.0K t |
| 2022 | $44.6M | 65.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.8M | 57.2K t |
| 2020 | $42.7M | 58.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 65.3K t |
| 2018 | $48.6M | 48.4K t |
| 2017 | $42.8M | 48.8K t |
Where Cameroon exports sawn iroko boards to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (28%), Turkey (24%), Italy (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $19.9M | 28% |
| Turkey | $17.5M | 25% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $3.6M | 5.1% |
| Greece | $3.2M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon sawn iroko boards exports (HS 4407.28): 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 4407.28: Wood, tropical: iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn iroko boards exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported sawn iroko boards worth $71.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 61 countries worldwide, with 59% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn iroko boards from Cameroon?
Spain was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn iroko boards per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sawn iroko boards from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.8 million in 2017 to $71.6 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn iroko boards?
The HS code for sawn iroko boards is subheading 4407.28. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
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