Hammers imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hammers by Cameroon reached $2.8 million in 2024 (706 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.8M | 706 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 945 t |
| 2022 | $933K | 596 t |
| 2021 | $956K | 563 t |
| 2020 | $823K | 595 t |
| 2019 | $641K | 424 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 320 t |
| 2017 | $889K | 206 t |
Where Cameroon imports hammers from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 96% |
| Spain | $89K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
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 hammers imports (HS 8205.20): 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 8205.20: Tools, hand: hammers and sledge hammers.
Common questions
What is the value of hammers imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported hammers worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 706 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply hammers to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Spain (3%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of hammers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hammers to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $889 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hammers?
The HS code for hammers is subheading 8205.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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