Other vegetable oils imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.3 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.7 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 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 900 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports other vegetable oils from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 95% |
| Belgium | $48K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $39K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.8% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.90 | Fixed oils (other species) | 99% |
| 1515.50 | Sesame oil | 0.8% |
| 1515.19 | Refined linseed oil | 0.2% |
| 1515.30 | Castor oil | 0.1% |
| 1515.29 | Refined corn oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other vegetable oils exports from Cameroon
Exports of other vegetable oils by Cameroon reached $943 thousand in 2024 (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $813K | 86% |
| Central African Republic | $130K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon other vegetable oils imports (HS 1515): 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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported other vegetable oils worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply other vegetable oils to Cameroon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Belgium (2%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other vegetable oils to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export other vegetable oils?
Yes. Cameroon exported $943 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Central African Republic and the Netherlands. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1515.90 (99% of the value) and 1515.50 (1%).
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