Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.9 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (681 tonnes). That is 15% less 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 | $2.9M | 681 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 722 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 131 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 606 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 373 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 318 t |
Where Cameroon imports light synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 99% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.5% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 72% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 19% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 7.2% |
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 1.6% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 0.2% |
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 32% below the world average of $6.22, 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 synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 681 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Pakistan (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $6.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light synthetic cotton blend to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 5513.21 (72% of the value) and 5513.23 (19%).
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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