Logs in Cameroon show an upward trajectory from 334.4 $/cubic meter in 2005 to 408.4 $/cubic meter in 2026, representing a total change of 74.0 $/cubic meter over twenty-one years. This amounts to a 22.1% increase with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The market experienced significant volatility during this period. Prices reached their lowest point in 2006 at 318.5 $/cubic meter and peaked in 2008 at 526.9 $/cubic meter. The largest single movement occurred between 2007 and 2008, when prices rose by 38.2% from 381.3 $/cubic meter to 526.9 $/cubic meter. This dramatic spike in 2008 represents the most notable deviation from the otherwise steady long-term growth pattern observed in the data.
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World Bank forecast OFFICIAL
The World Bank projects logs, cameroon at 400.0 $/cubic meter in 2026 and 405.0 in 2027.
Claight forecast CLAIGHT VIEW
Claight's forecast diverges from the World Bank's optimistic view, projecting sustained weakness in Cameroon log prices through 2030. We see emerging supply pressures from new forestry concessions entering production, particularly in the East and South regions, which will boost available volumes. Additionally, demand-side pressures are emerging as European buyers increasingly shift toward certified sustainable timber and African alternatives, while domestic construction growth remains modest. The current 403.2 level is unsustainable given historical patterns, with prices typically reverting to the 10-year average of 393.562 during periods of stability. Our forecast assumes modest supply growth outpacing modest demand increases, creating a gradual price descent. While consensus expects a recovery to 405.0 by 2027, we anticipate continued normalization toward the historical average, reflecting the cyclical nature of commodity markets without structural scarcity drivers.
Data table
| Year | $/cubic meter |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 334.4 |
| 2006 | 318.5 |
| 2007 | 381.3 |
| 2008 | 526.9 |
| 2009 | 421.5 |
| 2010 | 428.6 |
| 2011 | 484.8 |
| 2012 | 451.4 |
| 2013 | 463.5 |
| 2014 | 465.2 |
| 2015 | 388.6 |
| 2016 | 387.4 |
| 2017 | 395.2 |
| 2018 | 413.5 |
| 2019 | 391.9 |
| 2020 | 399.5 |
| 2021 | 414.2 |
| 2022 | 368.9 |
| 2023 | 378.6 |
| 2024 | 378.7 |
| 2025 | 395.4 |
Source: World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook (Pink Sheet), accessed 2026-07-04. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Claight analysis based on this data.