Leather bags and cases imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported leather bags and cases worth $58.8 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 54% on 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 | $58.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 5.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports leather bags and cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.2M | 97% |
| France | $657K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $234K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $150K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $124K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $67K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $58K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $52K | 0.1% |
| India | $41K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 62% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 24% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 7.2% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 4.2% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 1.3% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 0.7% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 0.3% |
| 4202.91 | Cases and containers (leather, other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.09 per kg, 75% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported leather bags and cases worth $370 thousand (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (23%), United States (20%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+772% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $83K | 23% |
| United States | $75K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 16% |
| Canada | $31K | 8.5% |
| Malaysia | $26K | 7% |
| Myanmar | $22K | 6% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 2.1% |
| China | $7K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $7K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported leather bags and cases worth $58.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($57.2 million), followed by France (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $58.8 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Cameroon exported $370 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $58.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (62% of the value) and 4202.22 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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