Bitumen roofing sheets imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported bitumen roofing sheets worth $3.6 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Cameroon imports bitumen roofing sheets from
Most of the value came from France (33%), Egypt (25%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 bitumen roofing sheets imports (HS 6807.10): 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 6807.10: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen roofing sheets imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported bitumen roofing sheets worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen roofing sheets to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Egypt (25%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen roofing sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen roofing sheets to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen roofing sheets?
The HS code for bitumen roofing sheets is subheading 6807.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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