Optical radiation detector imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $3.1 million of optical radiation detector in 2024 (14 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.1M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 21 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 25 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 15 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $897K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 6 t |
Where Cameroon imports optical radiation detector from
Most of the value came from Germany (50%), Sweden (14%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 50% |
| Sweden | $453K | 15% |
| France | $368K | 12% |
| China | $178K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $76K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 2% |
| India | $40K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $31K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $225.29 per kg, 30% below the world average of $323.51, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported optical radiation detector worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Cameroon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $225.29 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $323.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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