Air compressor imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by Cameroon reached $40.3 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $40.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports air compressor from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.7M | 71% |
| France | $4.2M | 11% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $790K | 2% |
| India | $567K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $567K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $299K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $251K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 53% |
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 15% |
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 14% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 8.2% |
| 8414.20 | Manual air pumps | 4.8% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 1.9% |
| 8414.40 | Portable air compressors | 1.3% |
| 8414.10 | Vacuum pumps | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.07 per kg, 56% below the world average of $13.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 air compressor imports (HS 8414): 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 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported air compressor worth $40.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by France (11%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air compressor to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $40.3 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8414.51 (53% of the value) and 8414.80 (15%).
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