Engineering plastic imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by Cameroon reached $45.9 million in 2024 (44.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $45.9M | 44.8K t |
| 2023 | $37.9M | 30.0K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 27.1K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 34.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 12.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 70% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 21% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 4.6% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 2.1% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 1.6% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.1% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.89, 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 engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported engineering plastic worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($38.7 million), followed by Belgium (4%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2022 at $49.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.5 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Cameroon exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Kenya and Canada. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (70% of the value) and 3907.20 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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