Lifting machinery parts imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported lifting machinery parts worth $43.0 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $54.0 million.
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 | $43.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $43.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Cameroon imports lifting machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.5M | 62% |
| United States | $4.7M | 11% |
| France | $3.7M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $882K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $652K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $609K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $463K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 54% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 21% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 14% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 3.4% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 2.9% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 2.5% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 2.2% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Cameroon
Exports of lifting machinery parts by Cameroon reached $274 thousand in 2024 (217 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Central African Republic (41%), France (23%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $113K | 41% |
| France | $64K | 23% |
| Canada | $32K | 12% |
| United States | $30K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $9K | 3.1% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 2% |
| Benin | $5K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported lifting machinery parts worth $43.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $6.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $43.0 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $54.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Cameroon exported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, France and Canada. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $42.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (54% of the value) and 8431.43 (21%).
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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