Chemical contraceptives imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chemical contraceptives by Cameroon reached $2.7 million in 2024 (48 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $2.7M | 48 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $712K | 13 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $758K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $427K | 7 t |
Where Cameroon imports chemical contraceptives from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (47%), India (34%), Belgium (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+742% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 47% |
| India | $910K | 34% |
| Belgium | $480K | 18% |
| France | $15K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $10K | 0.4% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.99 per kg, 65% below the world average of $155.10, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon chemical contraceptives imports (HS 3006.60): 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 3006.60: Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical contraceptives imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported chemical contraceptives worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical contraceptives to Cameroon?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (34%) and Belgium (18%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical contraceptives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.99 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $155.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical contraceptives to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $427 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 522%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical contraceptives?
The HS code for chemical contraceptives is subheading 3006.60. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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