Light bulbs imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported light bulbs worth $10.8 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 60% more than in 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 | $10.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 936 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 871 t |
Where Cameroon imports light bulbs from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 90% |
| Morocco | $572K | 5.3% |
| France | $150K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $72K | 0.7% |
| United States | $68K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $52K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $21K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 60% |
| 8539.22 | Incandescent lamps | 24% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 4.5% |
| 8539.39 | Discharge lamps (other) | 2.8% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 2.7% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 2.6% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 1.1% |
| 8539.10 | Sealed beam lamps | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, 66% below the world average of $19.26, 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 light bulbs imports (HS 8539): 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 8539: Lamps; electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, arc lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Common questions
What is the value of light bulbs imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported light bulbs worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Morocco (5%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $19.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bulbs to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (60% of the value) and 8539.22 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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