Cars (other power types) imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cars (other power types) by Cameroon reached $3.5 million in 2024 (564 tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $3.5M | 564 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 961 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 569 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 559 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $910K | 133 t |
Where Cameroon imports cars (other power types) from
The largest suppliers were Canada (49%), United States (28%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.7M | 49% |
| United States | $985K | 28% |
| Switzerland | $322K | 9.1% |
| Togo | $263K | 7.5% |
| France | $118K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.3% |
| China | $10K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 54% below the world average of $13.56, 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.
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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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported cars (other power types) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 564 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars (other power types) to Cameroon?
Canada was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (28%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $13.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars (other power types) to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $910 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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