Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $5.0 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 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 | $5.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 956 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports chocolate preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from India (45%), Nigeria (12%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 77% below the world average of $6.64, 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 preparations (other) exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $453 thousand of chocolate preparations (other) in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $386K | 85% |
| United States | $52K | 12% |
| France | $8K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Nigeria (12%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $6.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export chocolate preparations (other)?
Yes. Cameroon exported $453 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, the United States and France. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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