Aluminium products imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium products by Cameroon reached $5.0 million in 2024 (979 tonnes). Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.3 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 | $5.0M | 979 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 969 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 680 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 293 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 461 t |
Where Cameroon imports aluminium products from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 64% |
| India | $1.1M | 21% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $221K | 4.5% |
| France | $198K | 4% |
| Brazil | $87K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $48K | 1% |
| United States | $37K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $35K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 95% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 3.5% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 per kg, 53% below the world average of $10.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported aluminium products worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 979 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Cote d'Ivoire (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $10.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium products to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2019 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (95% of the value) and 7616.91 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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