Office machine imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported office machine worth $4.5 million (330 tonnes). That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.4 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 | $4.5M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 118 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 148 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 145 t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 50 t |
Where Cameroon imports office machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 99% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 1.3% |
| 8472.30 | Mail sorting and handling machines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.57 per kg, 22% above the world average of $11.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 office machine imports (HS 8472): 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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported office machine worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (38%) and Hungary (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.57 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of office machine to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. The peak was 2018 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (99% of the value) and 8472.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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