High capacity AC alternators imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported high capacity ac alternators worth $2.4 million (369 tonnes). That is 79% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.6 million.
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 | $2.4M | 369 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $185K | 31 t |
| 2021 | $192K | 21 t |
| 2020 | $85K | 26 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 232 t |
| 2018 | $105K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $94K | 5 t |
Where Cameroon imports high capacity ac alternators from
Most of the value came from Spain (35%), China (24%), United States (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $844K | 35% |
| China | $599K | 25% |
| United States | $558K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 16% |
| Germany | $51K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 37% below the world average of $10.46, 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 high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported high capacity ac alternators worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Cameroon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($844 thousand), followed by China (24%) and the United States (23%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $10.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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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.
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