Veneer sheets exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $59.1 million of veneer sheets in 2024 (46.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% less 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 | $59.1M | 46.2K t |
| 2023 | $63.9M | 65.5K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 64.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 47.0K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 39.4K t |
| 2019 | $65.5M | 61.1K t |
| 2018 | $47.8M | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $40.8M | 30.8K t |
Where Cameroon exports veneer sheets to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (30%), China (25%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $17.6M | 30% |
| China | $14.5M | 25% |
| United States | $9.8M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $9.3M | 16% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 6.7% |
| France | $829K | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $455K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $451K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $360K | 0.6% |
| India | $348K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4408
| 4408.39 | Tropical veneer sheets | 94% |
| 4408.90 | Veneer sheets (other) | 5.3% |
| 4408.10 | Softwood veneer sheets | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.90. 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 veneer sheets exports (HS 4408): 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 4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of veneer sheets exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported veneer sheets worth $59.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy veneer sheets from Cameroon?
Italy was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average export price of veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of veneer sheets from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.8 million in 2017 to $59.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $65.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
The HS code for veneer sheets is heading 4408. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4408.39 (94% of the value) and 4408.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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