Aluminium ingots exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon exported aluminium ingots worth $81.2 million (34.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $132.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.2M | 34.5K t |
| 2023 | $101.9M | 44.9K t |
| 2022 | $97.6M | 37.5K t |
| 2021 | $97.3M | 44.7K t |
| 2020 | $103.8M | 50.6K t |
| 2019 | $101.7M | 44.9K t |
| 2018 | $126.0M | 55.7K t |
| 2017 | $132.5M | 65.3K t |
Where Cameroon exports aluminium ingots to
Most of it went to Italy (30%), France (25%), Czech Republic (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $24.6M | 30% |
| France | $20.5M | 25% |
| Czech Republic | $7.7M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 8.9% |
| China | $5.9M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $909K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 70% |
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
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 ingots exports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported aluminium ingots worth $81.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Cameroon?
Italy was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by France (25%) and the Czech Republic (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium ingots from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $132.5 million in 2017 to $81.2 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $132.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7601.10 (70% of the value) and 7601.20 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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