Door locks imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported door locks worth $13.5 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 160% on 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 | $13.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports door locks from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 63% below the world average of $11.97, 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 door locks imports (HS 8301.40): 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 8301.40: Locks: (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of door locks imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported door locks worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 160% on 2023.
Which countries supply door locks to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by France (3%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of door locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $11.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of door locks to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for door locks?
The HS code for door locks is subheading 8301.40. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
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