Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coils by Cameroon reached $11.0 million in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.6 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 | $11.0M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 37% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 19% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 16% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 8.3% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 4.6% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 4.4% |
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 3.1% |
| 7208.10 | Hot-rolled patterned steel coil | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2022 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (37% of the value) and 7208.37 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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