Maize imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported maize worth $10.1 million (47.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $10.1M | 47.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 10.9K t |
Where Cameroon imports maize from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $6.9M | 69% |
| Paraguay | $2.5M | 24% |
| India | $233K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $167K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $165K | 1.6% |
| France | $126K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $19K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 94% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
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 maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported maize worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Cameroon?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Paraguay (24%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of maize to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2023 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (94% of the value) and 1005.10 (6%).
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