Glass bottles and jars imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported glass bottles and jars worth $8.7 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 75% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $35.5 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 | $8.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 30.7K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 29.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.1M | 29.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 17.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 6.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports glass bottles and jars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value.
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 96% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 2.3% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars exports from Cameroon
Exports of glass bottles and jars by Cameroon reached $229 thousand in 2024 (346 tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $225K | 98% |
| Germany | $2K | 1.1% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported glass bottles and jars worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2023 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Cameroon exported $229 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Germany and Benin. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (96% of the value) and 7010.20 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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