Electric welding machine imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported electric welding machine worth $2.2 million (267 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 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 | $2.2M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 542 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 283 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 357 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 113 t |
Where Cameroon imports electric welding machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 58% |
| France | $392K | 18% |
| Morocco | $194K | 9% |
| Turkey | $114K | 5.3% |
| India | $74K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $55K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.6% |
| United States | $12K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8515
| 8515.39 | Manual arc welding machines | 25% |
| 8515.29 | Manual resistance welding machines | 22% |
| 8515.31 | Automatic arc welders | 18% |
| 8515.80 | Other welding machines | 18% |
| 8515.90 | Welding machine parts | 6.6% |
| 8515.11 | Soldering irons and guns | 5.6% |
| 8515.21 | Automatic resistance welders | 4.9% |
| 8515.19 | Brazing and soldering machines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.10 per kg, 71% below the world average of $27.96, 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 welding machine imports (HS 8515): 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 8515: Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machines and apparatus, capable or not of cutting, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or sintered carbides.
Common questions
What is the value of electric welding machine imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported electric welding machine worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric welding machine to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (18%) and Morocco (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.10 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $27.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric welding machine to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric welding machine?
The HS code for electric welding machine is heading 8515. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8515.39 (25% of the value) and 8515.29 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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