Bread and baked goods imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bread and baked goods by Cameroon reached $16.8 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $16.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 5.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports bread and baked goods from
The largest suppliers were India (49%), France (29%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 66% |
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 28% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 5.4% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 1.4% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 0% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 64% below the world average of $3.59, 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.
Bread and baked goods exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $254 thousand of bread and baked goods in 2024 (382 tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $181K | 71% |
| France | $51K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 3.9% |
| Finland | $9K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported bread and baked goods worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by France (29%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export bread and baked goods?
Yes. Cameroon exported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1905.31 (66% of the value) and 1905.90 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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