Artificial staple fabric imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $16.3 million of artificial staple fabric in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $16.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 833 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 841 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 475 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 191 t |
Where Cameroon imports artificial staple fabric from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 99% |
| Thailand | $117K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.14 | Artificial staple fabric, printed | 88% |
| 5516.12 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed | 11% |
| 5516.11 | Artificial staple fabric, unbleached | 1.5% |
| 5516.23 | Artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured | 0% |
| 5516.94 | Artificial staple fabric, printed (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.97, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon artificial staple fabric imports (HS 5516): 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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported artificial staple fabric worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Thailand (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $6.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 5516.14 (88% of the value) and 5516.12 (11%).
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