Cigarettes imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $19.4 million of cigarettes in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.4 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 | $19.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 435 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 409 t |
Where Cameroon imports cigarettes from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Nigeria (30%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.8M | 45% |
| Nigeria | $5.9M | 30% |
| United States | $2.8M | 15% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Serbia | $327K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $213K | 1.1% |
| India | $102K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.2% |
| Central African Republic | $21K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0.3% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.36 per kg, 59% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $280 thousand of cigarettes in 2024 (62 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $279K | 100% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported cigarettes worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Cameroon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Nigeria (30%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Central African Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 511%. The peak was 2022 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export cigarettes?
Yes. Cameroon exported $280 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic and Indonesia. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (100% of the value) and 2402.10 (0%).
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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