Men's clothing imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported men's clothing worth $36.4 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 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 | $36.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 766 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 679 t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 5.1K t |
Where Cameroon imports men's clothing from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.2M | 97% |
| Indonesia | $305K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $256K | 0.7% |
| India | $240K | 0.7% |
| France | $101K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $58K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $43K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $41K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 39% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 19% |
| 6203.23 | Synthetic men's ensembles | 13% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 12% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 10% |
| 6203.12 | Synthetic men's suits | 2.8% |
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 2.6% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, 80% below the world average of $26.60, 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 men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported men's clothing worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by Indonesia (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's clothing to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (39% of the value) and 6203.32 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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