Hard aged cheese imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported hard aged cheese worth $2.8 million (538 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | 538 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 590 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 431 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 326 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 272 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 194 t |
Where Cameroon imports hard aged cheese from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
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 hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported hard aged cheese worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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