Mineral material molds imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported mineral material molds worth $2.6 million (661 tonnes). Value rose 433% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 661 t |
| 2023 | $495K | 359 t |
| 2022 | $248K | 109 t |
| 2021 | $458K | 253 t |
| 2020 | $266K | 127 t |
| 2019 | $486K | 125 t |
| 2018 | $398K | 222 t |
| 2017 | $143K | 54 t |
Where Cameroon imports mineral material molds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 57% |
| France | $889K | 34% |
| Benin | $185K | 7% |
| Germany | $54K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, 24% below the world average of $5.27, 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 mineral material molds imports (HS 8480.60): 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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported mineral material molds worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 661 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 433% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (34%) and Benin (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 950% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $5.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral material molds to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $642 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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