Ammunition and munitions imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $3.7 million of ammunition and munitions in 2024 (530 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.5 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 | $3.7M | 531 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 468 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 455 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 480 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 321 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 680 t |
Where Cameroon imports ammunition and munitions from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.9M | 80% |
| Spain | $725K | 20% |
| United States | $22K | 0.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.21 | Shotgun ammunition | 100% |
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, 83% below the world average of $40.83, 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 ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): 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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported ammunition and munitions worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Cameroon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Spain (20%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $40.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9306.21 (100% of the value) and 9306.30 (0%).
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