Milled rice imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $438.2 million of milled rice in 2024 (892.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 57% on 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 | $438.2M | 892.0K t |
| 2023 | $278.6M | 616.0K t |
| 2022 | $349.6M | 796.9K t |
| 2021 | $363.4M | 792.5K t |
| 2020 | $248.6M | 557.6K t |
| 2019 | $335.9M | 831.9K t |
| 2018 | $166.3M | 434.5K t |
| 2017 | $298.6M | 819.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports milled rice from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), Thailand (33%), Pakistan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $144.0M | 33% |
| Thailand | $143.5M | 33% |
| Pakistan | $57.5M | 13% |
| China | $49.3M | 11% |
| Myanmar | $36.8M | 8.4% |
| United States | $7.1M | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 0% |
| France | $17K | 0% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.71, 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.
Milled rice exports from Cameroon
Exports of milled rice by Cameroon reached $985 thousand in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $979K | 99% |
| United States | $5K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon milled rice imports (HS 1006.30): 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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported milled rice worth $438.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 892.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply milled rice to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($144.0 million), followed by Thailand (33%) and Pakistan (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milled rice to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $298.6 million in 2017 to $438.2 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $309.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export milled rice?
Yes. Cameroon exported $985 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, the United States and Ireland. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $437.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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