Knit swimwear and activewear imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $2.2 million (463 tonnes). Value rose 394% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 463 t |
| 2023 | $449K | 31 t |
| 2022 | $557K | 28 t |
| 2021 | $691K | 53 t |
| 2020 | $609K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $846K | 166 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 230 t |
Where Cameroon imports knit swimwear and activewear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 99% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.4% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.12 | Synthetic track suits | 96% |
| 6112.41 | Women's synthetic swimwear | 2.2% |
| 6112.11 | Cotton track suits | 1.7% |
| 6112.31 | Men's synthetic swimwear | 0.4% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.3% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.1% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits (other materials) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, 85% below the world average of $32.83, 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 knit swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6112): 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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 394% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit swimwear and activewear to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $32.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit swimwear and activewear to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 6112.12 (96% of the value) and 6112.41 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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