Notebooks, diaries and notepads imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads by Cameroon reached $19.0 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 172% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $19.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 877 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 4.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports notebooks, diaries and notepads from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 50% below the world average of $4.14, 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 notebooks, diaries and notepads imports (HS 4820.10): 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 4820.10: Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of notebooks, diaries and notepads imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported notebooks, diaries and notepads worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 172% on 2023.
Which countries supply notebooks, diaries and notepads to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by France (2%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of notebooks, diaries and notepads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $4.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads?
The HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads is subheading 4820.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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