Natural rubber exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon exported natural rubber worth $67.4 million (43.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $84.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67.4M | 43.1K t |
| 2023 | $63.2M | 44.1K t |
| 2022 | $84.5M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $70.0M | 42.9K t |
| 2020 | $45.3M | 32.9K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $50.2M | 36.9K t |
| 2017 | $69.1M | 37.9K t |
Where Cameroon exports natural rubber to
The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (16%), United States (11%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $10.5M | 16% |
| United States | $7.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 9.5% |
| India | $5.1M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 4001
| 4001.22 | Technically specified natural rubber | 66% |
| 4001.10 | Natural rubber latex | 23% |
| 4001.29 | Natural rubber (other forms) | 11% |
| 4001.21 | Smoked rubber sheets | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
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 natural rubber exports (HS 4001): 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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported natural rubber worth $67.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural rubber from Cameroon?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural rubber from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $69.1 million in 2017 to $67.4 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $84.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4001.22 (66% of the value) and 4001.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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