Aluminium foil imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium foil by Cameroon reached $8.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.1 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 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 774 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 921 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 688 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 561 t |
Where Cameroon imports aluminium foil from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.6M | 58% |
| China | $3.1M | 39% |
| India | $187K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $62K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 72% |
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 20% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.59 per kg, 57% above the world average of $4.82. 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon aluminium foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported aluminium foil worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Cameroon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (39%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.59 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $4.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium foil to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7607.19 (72% of the value) and 7607.20 (20%).
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