Aluminium cables imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium cables by Cameroon reached $46.5 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 192 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 144% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $46.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 934 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 610 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 413 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports aluminium cables from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 100% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.03 per kg, 80% above the world average of $3.90. 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 aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported aluminium cables worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 144% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by Bahrain (42%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.03 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, an increase of 939%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (100% of the value) and 7614.10 (0%).
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