Excavator imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported excavator worth $59.9 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $116.0 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 | $59.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $116.0M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $77.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $34.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $42.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 11.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports excavator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.8M | 88% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $597K | 1% |
| Brazil | $414K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $409K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $385K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $279K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $226K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 54% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 17% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 14% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 8.3% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 4.2% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 2% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 1% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 44% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $744 thousand of excavator in 2024 (748 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $457K | 61% |
| Benin | $221K | 30% |
| Germany | $35K | 4.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $31K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported excavator worth $59.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($52.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $59.9 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $116.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export excavator?
Yes. Cameroon exported $744 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Benin and Germany. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $59.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (54% of the value) and 8429.51 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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