Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $5.8 million (443 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $5.8M | 443 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 179 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 225 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 148 t |
| 2017 | $927K | 40 t |
Where Cameroon imports gear boxes and speed changers from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 51% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| United States | $447K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $406K | 7% |
| Germany | $184K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $143K | 2.4% |
| India | $136K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $132K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $60K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.16 per kg, 25% below the world average of $17.52, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 443 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.16 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $17.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $927 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 529%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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