Cameroon: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -7.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Cameroon

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by 46% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chad (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Cameroon, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Chad exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X square meters), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chad amounted to +75.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and Central African Republic (-23.1% per year).

In value terms, Chad ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from Cameroon, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Central African Republic ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chad stood at +65.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Central African Republic (-39.0% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -15.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chad ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chad (-5.7%).

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, when their volume increased by 12% to X square meters. In general, imports posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 270% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 221% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Nigeria (X square meters) and India (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Cameroon, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +97.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Cameroon, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-3.3% per year) and Nigeria (+60.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -21.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 100%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Nigeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform