Machine tool parts imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.9 million of machine tool parts in 2024 (277 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 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 | 277 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 878 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 488 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 288 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 267 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 362 t |
Where Cameroon imports machine tool parts from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 58% |
| France | $592K | 20% |
| China | $357K | 12% |
| Turkey | $73K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $43K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $41K | 1.4% |
| United States | $32K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8466
| 8466.92 | Wood working machine parts | 79% |
| 8466.93 | Machine tool parts (other types) | 8.5% |
| 8466.94 | Metal press and forming machine parts | 6.5% |
| 8466.91 | Stone working machine parts | 3.2% |
| 8466.10 | Tool holders and self-opening dieheads | 1.8% |
| 8466.30 | Dividing heads and special attachments | 0.4% |
| 8466.20 | Work holders | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8466.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.51 per kg, 51% below the world average of $21.44, 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 machine tool parts imports (HS 8466): 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 8466: Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings 8456-8465, including work/tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads & other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand.
Common questions
What is the value of machine tool parts imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported machine tool parts worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine tool parts to Cameroon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (20%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine tool parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.51 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $21.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine tool parts to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine tool parts?
The HS code for machine tool parts is heading 8466. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8466.92 (79% of the value) and 8466.93 (9%).
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