Crane trucks imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $3.2 million of crane trucks in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.6 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 | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 739 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 614 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 457 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 633 t |
| 2017 | $547K | 136 t |
Where Cameroon imports crane trucks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 87% |
| France | $349K | 11% |
| India | $40K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $19K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.69, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon crane trucks imports (HS 8705.10): 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 8705.10: Vehicles: crane lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of crane trucks imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported crane trucks worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane trucks to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by France (11%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.69 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 trucks to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $547 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 485%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane trucks?
The HS code for crane trucks is subheading 8705.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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