Embroidered fabric imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported embroidered fabric worth $2.4 million (178 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.0 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 | $2.4M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 184 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 119 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 131 t |
Where Cameroon imports embroidered fabric from
China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 51% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 45% |
| Austria | $88K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5810
| 5810.91 | Embroidered cotton fabric | 50% |
| 5810.92 | Embroidered synthetic fabric | 45% |
| 5810.10 | Embroidery, no ground | 5.4% |
| 5810.99 | Embroidered fabric (other materials) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.23 per kg, close to the world average of $13.99.
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 embroidered fabric imports (HS 5810): 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 5810: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported embroidered fabric worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Switzerland (45%) and Austria (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.23 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of embroidered fabric to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for embroidered fabric?
The HS code for embroidered fabric is heading 5810. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 5810.91 (50% of the value) and 5810.92 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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