Automotive lighting imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported automotive lighting worth $3.3 million (434 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.3M | 434 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 694 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 173 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 92 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 81 t |
Where Cameroon imports automotive lighting from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 92% |
| South Africa | $68K | 2.1% |
| France | $33K | 1% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.9% |
| Peru | $23K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 73% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 11% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 7.4% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 7.1% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 71% below the world average of $25.79, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon automotive lighting imports (HS 8512): 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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported automotive lighting worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 434 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply automotive lighting to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $25.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automotive lighting to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (73% of the value) and 8512.30 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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