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Cameroon expands raw log export ban list amid EUDR alignment

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What happened

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The Minister of Forestry and Wildlife, Jules Doret Ndongo, signed an order on April 28, 2026, adding 15 timber species to the list of prohibited raw log exports, raising the total to 91 species. Separately, President Paul Biya instructed the government in October 2026 to maintain restrictions on unprocessed timber exports through an extension of the prohibited species list.

From businessincameroon.com

Why it matters

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The expansion of the restricted timber list is part of Cameroon's efforts to align its economic sectors with the European Union's Deforestation Regulation. This policy direction encourages domestic wood processing and prepares the country for a broader raw log export ban scheduled for 2028.

Cameroon is aligning its relevant economic sectors with the strict requirements of the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

From businessincameroon.com

Who's involved

  • CameroonSovereign state implementing the expansion of raw log export restrictions.
  • Paul BiyaHead of State who instructed the government to maintain restrictions on unprocessed timber exports.
  • Minister of Forestry and WildlifeSigned the order that added new timber species to the list of prohibited raw log exports.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • finance ministrySpeculative

    The finance ministry might manage the fiscal impact of new export restrictions and associated taxes.

  • Minister of Forestry and WildlifeSpeculative

    The Minister of Forestry and Wildlife could see its core function directly impacted by the regulatory action of expanding the export ban.

  • Cameroon Development CorporationSpeculative

    The Cameroon Development Corporation may face regulatory constraints on raw log exports, potentially affecting its operations.

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