Calcium carbonate imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported calcium carbonate worth $3.9 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.6 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 | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 26.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $987K | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $179K | 1.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports calcium carbonate from
Tunisia alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 62% above the world average of $0.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported calcium carbonate worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Cameroon?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Egypt (16%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $179 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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