Lubricant imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported lubricant worth $3.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 14% 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 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 835 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports lubricant from
The largest suppliers were France (39%), Israel (24%), Belgium (6%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 39% |
| Israel | $738K | 24% |
| Belgium | $195K | 6.3% |
| China | $179K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $149K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $144K | 4.6% |
| Norway | $131K | 4.2% |
| United States | $70K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $67K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $60K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 74% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 23% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 1.9% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.73, 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 lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported lubricant worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Israel (24%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $4.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (74% of the value) and 3403.19 (23%).
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