Electric motor imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $11.3 million of electric motor in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $60.3 million.
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 | $11.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 894 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 891 t |
| 2018 | $60.3M | 553 t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 478 t |
Where Cameroon imports electric motor from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), United States (13%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 44% |
| United States | $1.4M | 13% |
| France | $1.2M | 11% |
| Spain | $979K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $795K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $475K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $240K | 2.1% |
| India | $232K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $172K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $142K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 22% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 17% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 15% |
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 12% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 9% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 7.3% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 4% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.29 per kg, 53% below the world average of $13.41, 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 motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported electric motor worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United States (13%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.29 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric motor to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $60.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8501.64 (22% of the value) and 8501.52 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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