Dried legumes imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried legumes by Cameroon reached $11.8 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $11.8M | 23.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 26.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 8.8K t |
Where Cameroon imports dried legumes from
Turkey alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.2M | 79% |
| United States | $2.4M | 20% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.6% |
| India | $56K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $28K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 95% |
| 0713.40 | Dried lentils | 1.6% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 1.3% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 1.1% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 0.2% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 0.2% |
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 0.1% |
| 0713.50 | Dried broad beans | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 39% below the world average of $0.80, 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.
Dried legumes exports from Cameroon
Exports of dried legumes by Cameroon reached $1.5 million in 2024 (49.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $1.1M | 72% |
| Italy | $271K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 5% |
| Belgium | $25K | 1.6% |
| France | $24K | 1.6% |
| Cyprus | $12K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.7% |
| United States | $7K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon dried legumes imports (HS 0713): 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 0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported dried legumes worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried legumes to Cameroon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried legumes to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export dried legumes?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 0713.10 (95% of the value) and 0713.40 (2%).
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