Electric furnace imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.2 million of electric furnace in 2024 (213 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.2M | 213 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 458 t |
| 2022 | $812K | 121 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $862K | 129 t |
| 2019 | $824K | 104 t |
| 2018 | $816K | 113 t |
| 2017 | $841K | 91 t |
Where Cameroon imports electric furnace from
India alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 63% |
| China | $432K | 19% |
| Italy | $103K | 4.6% |
| France | $88K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $84K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $40K | 1.8% |
| United States | $38K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $25K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8514
| 8514.20 | Induction and dielectric furnaces | 47% |
| 8514.90 | Electric furnace parts | 33% |
| 8514.10 | Electric resistance furnaces | 11% |
| 8514.30 | Other electric industrial furnaces | 5.3% |
| 8514.40 | Industrial heating equipment | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.53 per kg, 42% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon electric furnace imports (HS 8514): 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 8514: Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported electric furnace worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 213 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.53 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric furnace to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $841 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace?
The HS code for electric furnace is heading 8514. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8514.20 (47% of the value) and 8514.90 (33%).
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