Gas cylinders imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported gas cylinders worth $11.6 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 5.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports gas cylinders from
Most of the value came from India (41%), Morocco (18%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.36, 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 gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported gas cylinders worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Morocco (18%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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