Electrical parts imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported electrical parts worth $9.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $9.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 619 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 446 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 601 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 478 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 745 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 248 t |
Where Cameroon imports electrical parts from
Most of the value came from Morocco (34%), China (20%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $3.2M | 34% |
| China | $1.9M | 20% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 19% |
| France | $1.2M | 13% |
| Romania | $225K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $223K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $176K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $154K | 1.6% |
| United States | $123K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $91K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 63% |
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.72 per kg, 64% below the world average of $24.56, 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 electrical parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported electrical parts worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Cameroon?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $24.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical parts to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8538.10 (63% of the value) and 8538.90 (37%).
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