Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Cameroon reached $2.1 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.2 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 | $2.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 9.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 58% |
| Turkey | $807K | 39% |
| France | $58K | 2.8% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 46% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 29% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 21% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 3.4% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Cameroon
Exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Cameroon reached $456 thousand in 2024 (621 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $456K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 181st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (39%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2020 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Cameroon exported $456 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (46% of the value) and 7214.91 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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