Sawn wood exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon exported sawn wood worth $424.0 million (451.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 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 | $424.0M | 451.8K t |
| 2023 | $521.7M | 826.3K t |
| 2022 | $480.5M | 889.9K t |
| 2021 | $445.6M | 737.6K t |
| 2020 | $400.0M | 609.2K t |
| 2019 | $466.5M | 748.1K t |
| 2018 | $424.8M | 468.9K t |
| 2017 | $342.1M | 367.4K t |
Where Cameroon exports sawn wood to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (17%), China (15%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $73.7M | 17% |
| China | $63.6M | 15% |
| Italy | $38.0M | 9% |
| Spain | $32.3M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $30.8M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $26.0M | 6.1% |
| United States | $24.8M | 5.9% |
| France | $23.0M | 5.4% |
| Senegal | $18.2M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $13.8M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 53% |
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 28% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 17% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 1.6% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 0.7% |
| 4407.92 | Sawn beech boards | 0.1% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 0.1% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 74% above the world average of $0.54. 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon sawn wood exports (HS 4407): 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: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported sawn wood worth $424.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 451.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from Cameroon?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($73.7 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $0.54 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 wood from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $342.1 million in 2017 to $424.0 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $521.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $438.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4407.29 (53% of the value) and 4407.27 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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