Electric water heaters imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric water heaters by Cameroon reached $2.1 million in 2024 (402 tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.1M | 402 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 811 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 422 t |
| 2021 | $973K | 556 t |
| 2020 | $814K | 422 t |
| 2019 | $727K | 429 t |
| 2018 | $816K | 318 t |
| 2017 | $569K | 87 t |
Where Cameroon imports electric water heaters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 66% |
| France | $398K | 19% |
| Egypt | $100K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $58K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $45K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $23K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $22K | 1.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.63, 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 water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported electric water heaters worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 402 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (19%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric water heaters to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $569 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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