Coal tar oil imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported coal tar oil worth $7.1 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 1722% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% 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 | $7.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $390K | 235 t |
| 2022 | $513K | 296 t |
| 2021 | $267K | 208 t |
| 2020 | $207K | 191 t |
| 2019 | $56K | 37 t |
| 2018 | $166K | 133 t |
| 2017 | $127K | 122 t |
Where Cameroon imports coal tar oil from
Spain alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.7M | 95% |
| Belgium | $256K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 96% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
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 coal tar oil imports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported coal tar oil worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Cameroon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Belgium (4%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal tar oil to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2707.50 (95% of the value) and 2707.30 (5%).
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