Malt extract imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt extract by Cameroon reached $52.9 million in 2024 (26.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 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 | $52.9M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $62.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2022 | $51.6M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.9M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 26.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 32.7K t |
| 2017 | $35.7M | 22.9K t |
Where Cameroon imports malt extract from
Most of the value came from France (30%), Malaysia (30%), Kenya (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.9M | 30% |
| Malaysia | $15.8M | 30% |
| Kenya | $4.1M | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $3.5M | 6.6% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 5.2% |
| United States | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 51% |
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 49% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Malt extract exports from Cameroon
Exports of malt extract by Cameroon reached $772 thousand in 2024 (203 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $401K | 52% |
| Central African Republic | $326K | 42% |
| Belgium | $30K | 3.9% |
| France | $8K | 1% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported malt extract worth $52.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Malaysia (30%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt extract to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.7 million in 2017 to $52.9 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $62.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.2 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export malt extract?
Yes. Cameroon exported $772 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the Central African Republic and Belgium. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $52.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (51% of the value) and 1901.90 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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