Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $7.1 million of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery in 2024 (444 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.7 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 | $7.1M | 444 t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 747 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 509 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 127 t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 762 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 720 t |
Where Cameroon imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (49%), China (41%), India (3%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 49% |
| China | $2.9M | 42% |
| India | $244K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $191K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $123K | 1.7% |
| France | $45K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $44K | 0.6% |
| Central African Republic | $15K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.01 per kg, 29% below the world average of $22.66, 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 bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): 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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Cameroon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (41%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.01 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $22.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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