High voltage switch imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported high voltage switch worth $4.1 million (376 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.6 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 | $4.1M | 376 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 958 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 507 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 624 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 727 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 588 t |
Where Cameroon imports high voltage switch from
Most of the value came from France (35%), China (26%), India (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 35% |
| China | $1.0M | 26% |
| India | $757K | 19% |
| Morocco | $219K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $155K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $151K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $88K | 2.2% |
| United States | $70K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $50K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $30K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 33% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 22% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 22% |
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 11% |
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 10% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.82 per kg, 61% below the world average of $27.55, 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 high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported high voltage switch worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (26%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.82 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $27.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage switch to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8535.30 (33% of the value) and 8535.29 (22%).
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