Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrogen fertilizer by Cameroon reached $11.8 million in 2024 (41.0 thousand tonnes). That is 78% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $53.7 million.
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 | $11.8M | 41.0K t |
| 2023 | $53.5M | 126.4K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 85.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 92.5K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 224.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 110.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 50.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 62.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports nitrogen fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Nigeria (23%), China (21%), Sweden (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+571% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.7M | 23% |
| China | $2.5M | 21% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 16% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $373K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $110K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 43% |
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 37% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 20% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.2% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
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 nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Cameroon?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (21%) and Sweden (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $53.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3102.21 (43% of the value) and 3102.10 (37%).
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