Medical instruments (other) imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $5.3 million of medical instruments (other) in 2024 (191 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.9 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 | $5.3M | 191 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 772 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 734 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 156 t |
Where Cameroon imports medical instruments (other) from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Denmark (16%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 21% |
| Denmark | $849K | 16% |
| India | $754K | 14% |
| France | $568K | 11% |
| United States | $544K | 10% |
| Germany | $226K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $181K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $158K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $133K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.78 per kg, close to the world average of $24.26.
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 medical instruments (other) imports (HS 9018.90): 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 9018.90: Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments (other) imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported medical instruments (other) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 191 tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments (other) to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Denmark (16%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.78 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $24.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical instruments (other) to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments (other)?
The HS code for medical instruments (other) is subheading 9018.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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