Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer by Cameroon reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1000K | 980 t |
| 2020 | $955K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $336K | 383 t |
| 2018 | $353K | 326 t |
| 2017 | $63K | 50 t |
Where Cameroon imports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from
United States alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 67% |
| China | $338K | 14% |
| Thailand | $276K | 11% |
| South Korea | $185K | 7.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
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 ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Cameroon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (14%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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