Garden tools imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported garden tools worth $10.5 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $10.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports garden tools from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 94% |
| Thailand | $220K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $210K | 2% |
| Brazil | $99K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $51K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.10 | Spades | 44% |
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 41% |
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 7.7% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 7% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 0.5% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.53, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported garden tools worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of garden tools to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8201.10 (44% of the value) and 8201.30 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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