Household tools imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported household tools worth $2.0 million (320 tonnes). That is 150% more 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 | $2.0M | 320 t |
| 2023 | $810K | 403 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 267 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 223 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 192 t |
| 2019 | $388K | 263 t |
| 2018 | $653K | 169 t |
| 2017 | $859K | 146 t |
Where Cameroon imports household tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 89% |
| United States | $190K | 9.4% |
| France | $20K | 1% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Peru | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.34 per kg, 23% below the world average of $8.23, 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 household tools imports (HS 8205.51): 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 8205.51: Tools, hand: household tools.
Common questions
What is the value of household tools imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported household tools worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 320 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 150% on 2023.
Which countries supply household tools to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (9%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of household tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.34 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of household tools to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $859 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for household tools?
The HS code for household tools is subheading 8205.51. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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