Computer parts imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported computer parts worth $7.8 million (233 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.3 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 | $7.8M | 233 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 311 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 249 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 176 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 202 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 221 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 85 t |
Where Cameroon imports computer parts from
France alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.4M | 70% |
| China | $1.3M | 17% |
| United States | $487K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $114K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $62K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $42K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8473
| 8473.50 | Office equipment parts (multipurpose) | 49% |
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 47% |
| 8473.29 | Calculator and register parts | 2.1% |
| 8473.40 | Office machine parts | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.37 per kg, 75% below the world average of $132.75, 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 parts exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $318 thousand of computer parts in 2024 (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (28%), Hong Kong (18%), Japan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $89K | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $59K | 19% |
| Japan | $39K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $33K | 10% |
| United States | $24K | 7.7% |
| Poland | $24K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $22K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $4K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon computer parts imports (HS 8473): 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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Common questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported computer parts worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 233 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 226 countries worldwide. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer parts to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.37 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $132.75 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 parts to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export computer parts?
Yes. Cameroon exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Hong Kong and Japan. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
The HS code for computer parts is heading 8473. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8473.50 (49% of the value) and 8473.30 (47%).
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