Measuring instruments imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $3.0 million of measuring instruments in 2024 (138 tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | $3.0M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 140 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 199 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 129 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 102 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 192 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 34 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 45 t |
Where Cameroon imports measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from France (27%), China (26%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $812K | 27% |
| China | $799K | 26% |
| United States | $335K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $212K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $212K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $187K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $133K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $50K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $48K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 64% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 22% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 12% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 2.6% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.13 per kg, 76% below the world average of $90.86, 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.
Measuring instruments exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $350 thousand of measuring instruments in 2024 (3 tonnes). India alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $265K | 76% |
| South Africa | $19K | 5.4% |
| Morocco | $18K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $9K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $9K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.5% |
| United States | $5K | 1.4% |
| France | $5K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported measuring instruments worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($812 thousand), followed by China (26%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.13 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export measuring instruments?
Yes. Cameroon exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, South Africa and Morocco. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (64% of the value) and 9031.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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