Crane imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $73.6 million of crane in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 344% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $73.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports crane from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.8M | 99% |
| India | $444K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $94K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $70K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 0% |
| Benin | $22K | 0% |
| United States | $20K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0% |
| France | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 60% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 38% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 0.7% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 0.6% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 0.3% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 0.2% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.88 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported crane worth $73.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 344% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($72.8 million), followed by India (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.88 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $6.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $73.6 million in 2024, an increase of 461%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8426.19 (60% of the value) and 8426.41 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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