Hand saws imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand saws by Cameroon reached $2.8 million in 2024 (560 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 560 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 575 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 538 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 346 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 207 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 279 t |
Where Cameroon imports hand saws from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 75% |
| France | $485K | 17% |
| Italy | $120K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $49K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $27K | 1% |
| India | $25K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.10 | Manual saws | 39% |
| 8202.99 | Saw blades (other) | 24% |
| 8202.20 | Band saw blades | 16% |
| 8202.39 | Carbide saw blades | 12% |
| 8202.40 | Chainsaw blades | 5.3% |
| 8202.91 | Metal saw blades | 3.3% |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.09 per kg, 66% below the world average of $14.81, 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 hand saws imports (HS 8202): 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 8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported hand saws worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by France (17%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $14.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand saws to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8202.10 (39% of the value) and 8202.99 (24%).
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