Chocolate imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported chocolate worth $6.6 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports chocolate from
Most of the value came from India (36%), Turkey (16%), Nigeria (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 76% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 12% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 5.3% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 5% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 73% below the world average of $6.27, 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.
Chocolate exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $820 thousand of chocolate in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $698K | 85% |
| United States | $52K | 6.4% |
| Benin | $46K | 5.5% |
| France | $11K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported chocolate worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Nigeria (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export chocolate?
Yes. Cameroon exported $820 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, the United States and Benin. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (76% of the value) and 1806.32 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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