Battery imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $18.2 million of battery in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports battery from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 94% |
| France | $552K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $297K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $72K | 0.4% |
| United States | $37K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.1% |
| India | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 97% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 2% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 0.6% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 76% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported battery worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by France (3%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 971% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (97% of the value) and 8506.80 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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