Alarm system imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.3 million of alarm system in 2024 (78 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.8 million.
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 | $2.3M | 78 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 224 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 145 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 50 t |
Where Cameroon imports alarm system from
The largest suppliers were France (39%), China (25%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $891K | 39% |
| China | $570K | 25% |
| Spain | $188K | 8.1% |
| United States | $127K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $123K | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $90K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $85K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $78K | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $25K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $23K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8531
| 8531.10 | Burglar and fire alarms | 62% |
| 8531.20 | LED and LCD indicator panels | 17% |
| 8531.90 | Signalling apparatus parts | 12% |
| 8531.80 | Electric signalling apparatus (other) | 9.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8531.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.50 per kg, 60% below the world average of $72.84, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon alarm system imports (HS 8531): 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 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of alarm system imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported alarm system worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply alarm system to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($891 thousand), followed by China (25%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of alarm system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.50 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $72.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alarm system to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alarm system?
The HS code for alarm system is heading 8531. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8531.10 (62% of the value) and 8531.20 (17%).
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