Electric irons imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported electric irons worth $3.1 million (460 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.1M | 460 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 476 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 535 t |
| 2021 | $884K | 523 t |
| 2020 | $686K | 388 t |
| 2019 | $777K | 447 t |
| 2018 | $668K | 53 t |
| 2017 | $737K | 68 t |
Where Cameroon imports electric irons from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 96% |
| France | $53K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $32K | 1% |
| Singapore | $14K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.77 per kg, 42% below the world average of $11.69, 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 electric irons imports (HS 8516.40): 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 8516.40: Smoothing irons: electric.
Common questions
What is the value of electric irons imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported electric irons worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 460 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric irons to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by France (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric irons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.77 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $11.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric irons to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $737 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 323%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric irons?
The HS code for electric irons is subheading 8516.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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