Heat treatment machinery imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported heat treatment machinery worth $14.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 782 t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 790 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports heat treatment machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Germany (22%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 38% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 22% |
| France | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $901K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $697K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $509K | 3.5% |
| India | $314K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 1.8% |
| United States | $213K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 38% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 24% |
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 9.8% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 8.6% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 6.1% |
| 8419.20 | Medical sterilizers | 3.1% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 2.4% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.35 per kg, 54% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported heat treatment machinery worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Germany (22%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.35 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2023 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8419.89 (38% of the value) and 8419.39 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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