Aluminium oxide imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported aluminium oxide worth $14.7 million (28.7 thousand tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $74.9 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 | $14.7M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $63.7M | 140.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 65.7K t |
| 2021 | $55.1M | 157.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.4M | 130.8K t |
| 2019 | $61.6M | 134.0K t |
| 2018 | $74.9M | 169.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.9M | 153.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports aluminium oxide from
Ireland alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $14.5M | 98% |
| France | $136K | 0.9% |
| China | $100K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 100% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminum oxide (corundum) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.50.
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 oxide imports (HS 2818): 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported aluminium oxide worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Cameroon?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by France (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium oxide to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.9 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $74.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2818.20 (100% of the value) and 2818.10 (0%).
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