Aluminium sheet imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $55.2 million of aluminium sheet in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). That is 117% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $55.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 7.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 77% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 16% |
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 4.7% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.79, 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.
Aluminium sheet exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $825 thousand of aluminium sheet in 2024 (219 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $825K | 100% |
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The shipment records behind Cameroon aluminium sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported aluminium sheet worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 117% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($51.9 million), followed by India (4%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium sheet to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export aluminium sheet?
Yes. Cameroon exported $825 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $54.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7606.12 (77% of the value) and 7606.11 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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