Gearbox imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $13.3 million of gearbox in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $13.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 492 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 332 t |
Where Cameroon imports gearbox from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), France (29%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 33% |
| France | $3.8M | 29% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $732K | 5.5% |
| United States | $696K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $637K | 4.8% |
| India | $577K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $355K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $192K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $163K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 44% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 20% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 13% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 12% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 5% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 4.3% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.14 per kg, 30% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Gearbox exports from Cameroon
Exports of gearbox by Cameroon reached $203 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). Most of it went to France (44%), United States (40%), Italy (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $88K | 44% |
| United States | $82K | 41% |
| Italy | $18K | 8.9% |
| Canada | $3K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $3K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $3K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $2K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported gearbox worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by France (29%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.14 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export gearbox?
Yes. Cameroon exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Italy. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (44% of the value) and 8483.10 (20%).
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