Alcohol imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.2 million of alcohol in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports alcohol from
Most of the value came from Brazil (29%), China (24%), Germany (24%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $634K | 29% |
| China | $531K | 24% |
| Germany | $514K | 24% |
| India | $127K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $102K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $72K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $50K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $23K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 42% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 32% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 11% |
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 8.5% |
| 2905.13 | Butanol | 3.3% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 1.7% |
| 2905.39 | Glycols (other types) | 1.3% |
| 2905.14 | Butanol isomers (other) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 46% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported alcohol worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Cameroon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($634 thousand), followed by China (24%) and Germany (24%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2905.32 (42% of the value) and 2905.45 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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