Shaped tropical wood exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $2.3 million of shaped tropical wood in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.8 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 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Cameroon exports shaped tropical wood to
Most of it went to France (26%), United States (23%), Belgium (21%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $588K | 26% |
| United States | $526K | 23% |
| Belgium | $470K | 21% |
| Greece | $174K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 7.1% |
| Canada | $113K | 5% |
| Cyprus | $55K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $50K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $48K | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $30K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, close to the world average of $1.40.
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 shaped tropical wood exports (HS 4409.22): 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 4409.22: Wood: tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of shaped tropical wood exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported shaped tropical wood worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 98 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy shaped tropical wood from Cameroon?
France was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($588 thousand), followed by the United States (23%) and Belgium (21%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average export price of shaped tropical wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of shaped tropical wood from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped tropical wood?
The HS code for shaped tropical wood is subheading 4409.22. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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