Hypochlorite imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hypochlorite by Cameroon reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 354% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $578K | 494 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $864K | 691 t |
Where Cameroon imports hypochlorite from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 51% |
| United States | $1.3M | 48% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.8% |
| France | $13K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2828
| 2828.10 | Calcium hypochlorite | 51% |
| 2828.90 | Hypochlorites (other) | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2828.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 200% above the world average of $0.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 hypochlorite imports (HS 2828): 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 2828: Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite; chlorites; hypobromites.
Common questions
What is the value of hypochlorite imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported hypochlorite worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 354% on 2023.
Which countries supply hypochlorite to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (48%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of hypochlorite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hypochlorite to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $864 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2021 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hypochlorite?
The HS code for hypochlorite is heading 2828. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2828.10 (51% of the value) and 2828.90 (49%).
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