Computer imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $32.3 million of computer in 2024 (361 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.3 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 | $32.3M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 979 t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 769 t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 731 t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 839 t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 891 t |
| 2018 | $59.3M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $40.5M | 500 t |
Where Cameroon imports computer from
The largest suppliers were France (31%), China (28%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.9M | 31% |
| China | $9.2M | 28% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 9.7% |
| United States | $2.9M | 9% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $880K | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $797K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $768K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $737K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $302K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 36% |
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 23% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 10% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 8.4% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 7.1% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 6.4% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 4.5% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $89.68 per kg, 62% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Cameroon
Exports of computer by Cameroon reached $503 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Slovakia (24%), Canada (21%), Togo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $120K | 24% |
| Canada | $105K | 21% |
| Togo | $59K | 12% |
| Poland | $46K | 9.1% |
| Australia | $21K | 4.1% |
| United States | $17K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $17K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $15K | 3% |
| France | $13K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported computer worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361 tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by China (28%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $89.68 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.5 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $59.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export computer?
Yes. Cameroon exported $503 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovakia, Canada and Togo. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8471.50 (36% of the value) and 8471.30 (23%).
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