Knitted pile fabric imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported knitted pile fabric worth $2.3 million (820 tonnes). Value rose 147% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.3M | 820 t |
| 2023 | $916K | 154 t |
| 2022 | $948K | 201 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 689 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 430 t |
| 2019 | $978K | 303 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 371 t |
| 2017 | $506K | 166 t |
Where Cameroon imports knitted pile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 100% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Synthetic pile knit fabric | 97% |
| 6001.10 | Long pile knit fabric | 2.3% |
| 6001.21 | Cotton loop pile fabric | 0.2% |
| 6001.99 | Pile knit fabric (other fibres) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.44, 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 knitted pile fabric imports (HS 6001): 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported knitted pile fabric worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 820 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Thailand (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $506 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 347%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (97% of the value) and 6001.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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