Motor vehicle lights imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor vehicle lights by Cameroon reached $2.4 million in 2024 (303 tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.4M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 373 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 475 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 543 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 46 t |
Where Cameroon imports motor vehicle lights from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 92% |
| South Africa | $36K | 1.5% |
| France | $29K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| Peru | $17K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, 75% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported motor vehicle lights worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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