Active yeast imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $8.6 million of active yeast in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports active yeast from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 54% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 42% |
| Belgium | $323K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $57K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon active yeast imports (HS 2102.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2102.10: Yeasts: active.
Common questions
What is the value of active yeast imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported active yeast worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply active yeast to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Turkey (42%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of active yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of active yeast to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for active yeast?
The HS code for active yeast is subheading 2102.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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