Air conditioner imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air conditioner by Cameroon reached $29.4 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports air conditioner from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.6M | 87% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $621K | 2.1% |
| India | $598K | 2% |
| United States | $234K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $228K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $192K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $156K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $151K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $74K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 63% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 18% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 14% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 2.3% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 2.1% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 46% below the world average of $9.92, 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 conditioner imports (HS 8415): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported air conditioner worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($25.6 million), followed by France (4%) and Morocco (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air conditioner to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (63% of the value) and 8415.83 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Cameroon, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
Air conditioner product types in Cameroon
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.