Narrow steel strips imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $7.5 million of narrow steel strips in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 269% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $7.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $971K | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports narrow steel strips from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 99% |
| India | $51K | 0.7% |
| France | $21K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 94% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 3.6% |
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 0.9% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 0.8% |
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 0.5% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 52% below the world average of $1.12, 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 narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported narrow steel strips worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 269% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by India (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 494%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7211.19 (94% of the value) and 7211.14 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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