Packaged medicines imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $217.2 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (25.0 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $286.7 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 | $217.2M | 25.0K t |
| 2023 | $242.2M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $239.2M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $286.7M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $217.7M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $202.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $152.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $159.6M | 13.8K t |
Where Cameroon imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were France (43%), India (33%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $92.6M | 43% |
| India | $72.4M | 33% |
| China | $45.3M | 21% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 1% |
| South Korea | $867K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $611K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $510K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $465K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $433K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $349K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 74% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 10% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 8% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 3.5% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 1.8% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 1.1% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 0.7% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.68 per kg, 89% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported packaged medicines worth $1.8 million (62 tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $1.1M | 58% |
| Angola | $320K | 18% |
| United States | $285K | 16% |
| Burkina Faso | $87K | 4.8% |
| Senegal | $57K | 3.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported packaged medicines worth $217.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($92.6 million), followed by India (33%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.68 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $159.6 million in 2017 to $217.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $286.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $214.7 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Angola and the United States. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $215.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (74% of the value) and 3004.20 (10%).
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