Cosmetic imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cosmetic by Cameroon reached $7.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 895 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 662 t |
Where Cameroon imports cosmetic from
The largest suppliers were France (38%), Togo (23%), Cote d'Ivoire (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 38% |
| Togo | $1.8M | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $632K | 8% |
| Belgium | $587K | 7.5% |
| India | $494K | 6.3% |
| China | $443K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $250K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $151K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $117K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $113K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 93% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 3% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 2.7% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 0.7% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, 82% below the world average of $21.51, 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.
Cosmetic exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported cosmetic worth $1.4 million (450 tonnes). France alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.0M | 74% |
| Togo | $102K | 7.5% |
| Senegal | $86K | 6.3% |
| Romania | $30K | 2.2% |
| Cyprus | $25K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $25K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 1.5% |
| Angola | $14K | 1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported cosmetic worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Togo (23%) and Cote d'Ivoire (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cosmetic to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export cosmetic?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Togo and Senegal. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (93% of the value) and 3304.91 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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