Conveyor imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $24.0 million of conveyor in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $24.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports conveyor from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Portugal (21%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 34% |
| Portugal | $5.1M | 21% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 16% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 13% |
| France | $1.2M | 5% |
| Spain | $931K | 3.9% |
| United States | $537K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $255K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $237K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $203K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 42% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 15% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 15% |
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 15% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 8.4% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 3.7% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 0.8% |
| 8428.60 | Ski lifts and aerial cable systems | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.29 per kg, 39% below the world average of $10.33, 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.
Conveyor exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $1.2 million of conveyor in 2024 (90 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $958K | 83% |
| Germany | $102K | 8.9% |
| Benin | $77K | 6.7% |
| France | $13K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported conveyor worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.29 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $24.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export conveyor?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Germany and Benin. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8428.39 (42% of the value) and 8428.33 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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