Computer storage units imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer storage units by Cameroon reached $3.2 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.1 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 | $3.2M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 41 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 25 t |
Where Cameroon imports computer storage units from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (25%), France (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 46% |
| Germany | $808K | 25% |
| France | $726K | 23% |
| United States | $100K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $14K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $393.93 per kg, close to the world average of $384.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported computer storage units worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (25%) and France (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $393.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $384.45 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 storage units to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2018 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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