Ceramic pigment imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported ceramic pigment worth $4.7 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3197% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% 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 | $4.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $143K | 299 t |
| 2022 | $51K | 84 t |
| 2021 | $53K | 309 t |
| 2020 | $249K | 337 t |
| 2019 | $49K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $160K | 162 t |
| 2017 | $61K | 6 t |
Where Cameroon imports ceramic pigment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 83% |
| Spain | $777K | 16% |
| France | $9K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.10 | Prepared pigments and colors | 36% |
| 3207.40 | Glass frit and glass powder | 35% |
| 3207.20 | Vitrifiable enamels and glazes | 29% |
| 3207.30 | Ceramic lustres | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 82% below the world average of $1.78, 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 ceramic pigment imports (HS 3207): 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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported ceramic pigment worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Spain (16%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic pigment to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $687 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3207.10 (36% of the value) and 3207.40 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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