Wooden furniture imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden furniture by Cameroon reached $11.6 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $182.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $182.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 3.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports wooden furniture from
Most of the value came from China (40%), France (13%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 40% |
| France | $1.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $808K | 7% |
| Belgium | $611K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $529K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $510K | 4.4% |
| United States | $450K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $411K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $223K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 45% below the world average of $3.20, 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.
Wooden furniture exports from Cameroon
Exports of wooden furniture by Cameroon reached $432 thousand in 2024 (94 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $259K | 60% |
| Germany | $37K | 8.5% |
| Austria | $28K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $20K | 4.7% |
| United States | $16K | 3.8% |
| Benin | $14K | 3.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $6K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $4K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon wooden furniture imports (HS 9403.60): 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 9403.60: Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden furniture imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported wooden furniture worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden furniture to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by France (13%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden furniture to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $182.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export wooden furniture?
Yes. Cameroon exported $432 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Austria. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden furniture?
The HS code for wooden furniture is subheading 9403.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 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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