Onions and garlic imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.2 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports onions and garlic from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 58% |
| Netherlands | $857K | 40% |
| Egypt | $24K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.6% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 59% |
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Onions and garlic exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $1.2 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $1.1M | 92% |
| Malaysia | $68K | 5.8% |
| France | $16K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon onions and garlic imports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported onions and garlic worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (40%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of onions and garlic to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2018 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export onions and garlic?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Malaysia and France. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $989 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 0703.20 (58% of the value) and 0703.10 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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