Food processing machinery imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported food processing machinery worth $34.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $45.0 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 | $34.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $45.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 788 t |
| 2019 | $24.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 791 t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Cameroon imports food processing machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), Italy (14%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.2M | 38% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 14% |
| China | $4.5M | 13% |
| France | $4.2M | 12% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 9.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $669K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $530K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $470K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $457K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 37% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 21% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 16% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 13% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 11% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 1.8% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 0.7% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.43 per kg, close to the world average of $26.89.
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 food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported food processing machinery worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Cameroon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Italy (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.43 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $45.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8438.20 (37% of the value) and 8438.10 (21%).
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