Frozen sardines and sprats imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported frozen sardines and sprats worth $2.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.0 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 | $2.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $545K | 401 t |
| 2017 | $184K | 147 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
Frozen sardines and sprats exports from Cameroon
Exports of frozen sardines and sprats by Cameroon reached $920 thousand in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $920K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon frozen sardines and sprats imports (HS 0303.53): 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 0303.53: Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen sardines and sprats imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported frozen sardines and sprats worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen sardines and sprats to Cameroon?
Mauritania was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Senegal (14%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 600% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen sardines and sprats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen sardines and sprats to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $184 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export frozen sardines and sprats?
Yes. Cameroon exported $920 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 $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sardines and sprats?
The HS code for frozen sardines and sprats is subheading 0303.53. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0303 page.
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