Bearing imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bearing by Cameroon reached $3.9 million in 2024 (615 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.1 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 | $3.9M | 615 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 472 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 634 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 763 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 991 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 984 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 614 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 211 t |
Where Cameroon imports bearing from
China alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 55% |
| France | $999K | 26% |
| Germany | $212K | 5.5% |
| United States | $109K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $81K | 2.1% |
| India | $74K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $55K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $55K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $24K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 73% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 8% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 7.4% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 4.8% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 2.9% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 1.7% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 1.2% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.27 per kg, 50% below the world average of $12.56, 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.
Bearing exports from Cameroon
Exports of bearing by Cameroon reached $436 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). Denmark alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $367K | 84% |
| Switzerland | $57K | 13% |
| Canada | $5K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Argentina | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon bearing imports (HS 8482): 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 8482: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported bearing worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 615 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by France (26%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export bearing?
Yes. Cameroon exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Switzerland and Canada. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (73% of the value) and 8482.20 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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