Detergent imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported detergent worth $17.4 million (17.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 13.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports detergent from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 56% |
| India | $2.3M | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 11% |
| France | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $492K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $236K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $218K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $207K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $202K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 42% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 39% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 11% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 5% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 3.7% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.88, 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.
Detergent exports from Cameroon
Exports of detergent by Cameroon reached $446 thousand in 2024 (797 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $442K | 99% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.9% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon detergent imports (HS 3402): 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 3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported detergent worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (13%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of detergent to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export detergent?
Yes. Cameroon exported $446 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Angola and France. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (42% of the value) and 3402.20 (39%).
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