Cameroon: Curtains Market 2024

Curtains Market Size in Cameroon

In 2023, after eight years of growth, there was significant decline in the Cameroonian curtains market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Curtains consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Curtains Exports

Exports from Cameroon

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of curtains and interior blinds decreased by X% to X square meters in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, curtains exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X square meters) was the main destination for curtains exports from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, curtains exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ghana (X square meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ethiopia (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for curtains and interior blinds exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average curtains export price amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Curtains Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2023, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of curtains and interior blinds, when their volume decreased by X% to X square meters. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, curtains imports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of curtains to Cameroon, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, curtains imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), more than tenfold. Israel (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of curtains and interior blinds to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average curtains import price stood at $X per square meter in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, curtains import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform