Mobile phones imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile phones by Cameroon reached $91.4 million in 2024 (604 tonnes). Value rose 1157% 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 | $91.4M | 604 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $67.7M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 313 t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 441 t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 719 t |
| 2018 | $62.3M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 74 t |
Where Cameroon imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+827% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $53.8M | 59% |
| China | $35.5M | 39% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| France | $536K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $188K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $99K | 0.1% |
| India | $75K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $151.17 per kg, 53% below the world average of $321.06, 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.
Mobile phones exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $746 thousand of mobile phones in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (39%), Singapore (21%), South Africa (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $288K | 39% |
| Singapore | $156K | 21% |
| South Africa | $131K | 18% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $80K | 11% |
| Norway | $72K | 9.6% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported mobile phones worth $91.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Cameroon?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($53.8 million), followed by China (39%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $151.17 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $321.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mobile phones to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $91.4 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export mobile phones?
Yes. Cameroon exported $746 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Singapore and South Africa. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $90.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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