Cameroon: Woven Carpet Market 2025

Woven Carpet Market Size in Cameroon

After six years of growth, the Cameroonian woven carpet market decreased by -7.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Woven Carpet Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X square meters of woven carpets and other woven textile coverings were exported from Cameroon; falling by -16.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 2,462% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, woven carpet exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 1,052% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X square meters) was the main destination for woven carpet exports from Cameroon, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, woven carpet exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X square meters), fivefold. Switzerland (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled +215.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (0.0% per year) and Switzerland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for woven carpets and other woven textile coverings exports from Cameroon, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +224.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Tanzania (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average woven carpet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 471%. 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 lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Canada (+2.9%).

Woven Carpet Imports

Imports into Cameroon

Woven carpet imports into Cameroon rose slightly to X square meters in 2022, growing by 4.6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, woven carpet imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X square meters) constituted the largest woven carpet supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, woven carpet imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X square meters), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia stood at +27.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+23.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven carpets and other woven textile coverings to Cameroon, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia totaled +18.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+22.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average woven carpet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by -16% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 Saudi Arabia (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform