Tropical plywood exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $2.9 million of tropical plywood in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Cameroon exports tropical plywood to
One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.5M | 53% |
| Central African Republic | $527K | 18% |
| Italy | $461K | 16% |
| Spain | $260K | 9.1% |
| Greece | $87K | 3% |
| France | $18K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 59% below the world average of $1.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 tropical plywood exports (HS 4412.31): 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical plywood exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported tropical plywood worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 118 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical plywood from Cameroon?
Senegal was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Central African Republic (18%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical plywood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tropical plywood from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 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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