Facial tissues and paper towels imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of facial tissues and paper towels by Cameroon reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 620 t |
Where Cameroon imports facial tissues and paper towels from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 facial tissues and paper towels imports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported facial tissues and paper towels worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply facial tissues and paper towels to Cameroon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (26%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average import price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of facial tissues and paper towels to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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