Hair accessories imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported hair accessories worth $2.4 million (532 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 532 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 349 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 382 t |
| 2020 | $620K | 273 t |
| 2019 | $644K | 266 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 293 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 262 t |
Where Cameroon imports hair accessories from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 99% |
| France | $13K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9615
| 9615.11 | Plastic hair comb | 74% |
| 9615.19 | Wooden hair comb | 21% |
| 9615.90 | Hair curler | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9615.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, 51% below the world average of $9.31, 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 hair accessories imports (HS 9615): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9615: Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of hair accessories imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported hair accessories worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 532 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair accessories to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by France (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $9.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hair accessories to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair accessories?
The HS code for hair accessories is heading 9615. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9615.11 (74% of the value) and 9615.19 (21%).
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.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Cameroon
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.