Centrifuge imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $22.2 million of centrifuge in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.8 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 | $22.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports centrifuge from
Most of the value came from China (42%), France (14%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 42% |
| France | $3.0M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $962K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $853K | 3.9% |
| United States | $728K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $641K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 26% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 20% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 16% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 12% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 11% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 9.7% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 3.5% |
| 8421.91 | Centrifuge parts | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.18 per kg, 52% below the world average of $21.01, 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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The shipment records behind Cameroon centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported centrifuge worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by France (14%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.18 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifuge to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8421.21 (26% of the value) and 8421.99 (20%).
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