Lighters imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.9 million of lighters in 2024 (708 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 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 | $2.9M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 639 t |
| 2022 | $492K | 181 t |
| 2021 | $470K | 123 t |
| 2020 | $340K | 122 t |
| 2019 | $221K | 90 t |
| 2018 | $88K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $132K | 3 t |
Where Cameroon imports lighters from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+852% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 94% |
| France | $141K | 4.8% |
| Togo | $16K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.5% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.10 | Lighter | 73% |
| 9613.20 | Refillable lighter | 25% |
| 9613.80 | Electric lighter | 2.9% |
| 9613.90 | Lighter part | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, 48% below the world average of $8.00, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon lighters imports (HS 9613): 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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported lighters worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (5%) and Togo (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $8.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lighters to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9613.10 (73% of the value) and 9613.20 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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