Cameroon: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian roundwood market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Roundwood Production in Cameroon

In value terms, roundwood production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of roundwood were exported from Cameroon; reducing by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for roundwood exports from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, roundwood exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X cubic meters), twofold. India (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for roundwood exported from Cameroon worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, roundwood export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of roundwood, when their volume increased by X% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Congo (X cubic meters) constituted the largest roundwood supplier to Cameroon, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Congo amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Central African Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Congo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Congo stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Central African Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Congo ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Central African Republic ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform