Packaging machinery parts imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaging machinery parts by Cameroon reached $6.9 million in 2024 (129 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.9 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 | $6.9M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 165 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 393 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 81 t |
Where Cameroon imports packaging machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), France (30%), Italy (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 44% |
| France | $2.0M | 30% |
| Italy | $984K | 14% |
| China | $342K | 5% |
| Spain | $301K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $62K | 0.9% |
| India | $57K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $46K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $14K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.36 per kg, 27% above the world average of $41.95. 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon packaging machinery parts imports (HS 8422.90): 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 8422.90: Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422.
Common questions
What is the value of packaging machinery parts imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported packaging machinery parts worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaging machinery parts to Cameroon?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by France (30%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaging machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.36 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $41.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaging machinery parts to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaging machinery parts?
The HS code for packaging machinery parts is subheading 8422.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8422 page.
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