Cotton knit t-shirt imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton knit t-shirt by Cameroon reached $5.3 million in 2024 (805 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.8 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 | $5.3M | 805 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 955 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 664 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 290 t |
Where Cameroon imports cotton knit t-shirt from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 69% |
| India | $1.0M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $216K | 4.1% |
| France | $172K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $123K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $16K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.61 per kg, 68% below the world average of $20.53, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 805 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (19%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $20.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit t-shirt to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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