Wood: taxation raised to 75% causes export duties to drop by 7.9 billion FCFA in 2025

Author: Investir au Cameroun PublicationPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Wood: taxation raised to 75% causes export duties to drop by 7.9 billion FCFA in 2025

In 2025, export duties on wood dropped by 7.9 billion FCFA (-21.3%) following the increase in taxation to 75% of FOB value. This decline contrasts with the overall rise in customs revenue (1,152.9 billion FCFA, +9.1%). The measure aims to discourage log exports and promote local processing.

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