Fatty acid exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fatty acid by Cameroon reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 313% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $29K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $770K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 51% |
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acid imports to Cameroon
Imports of fatty acid by Cameroon reached $408 thousand in 2024 (276 tonnes). Most of the value came from Malaysia (30%), Indonesia (16%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $122K | 30% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 16% |
| Thailand | $57K | 14% |
| India | $55K | 13% |
| China | $52K | 13% |
| Belgium | $35K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 1.7% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon fatty acid exports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported fatty acid worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy fatty acid from Cameroon?
Angola was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Senegal (13%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fatty acid from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Cameroon also import fatty acid?
Yes. Cameroon imported $408 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. On balance Cameroon is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3823.11 (51% of the value) and 3823.19 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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