Palm oil imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of palm oil by Cameroon reached $42.2 million in 2024 (39.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 79% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $201.5 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 | $42.2M | 39.3K t |
| 2023 | $201.5M | 169.4K t |
| 2022 | $191.4M | 119.3K t |
| 2021 | $102.2M | 91.3K t |
| 2020 | $53.3M | 63.7K t |
| 2019 | $39.5M | 57.0K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 32.3K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 65.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports palm oil from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $25.4M | 60% |
| Malaysia | $9.4M | 22% |
| Colombia | $4.8M | 11% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $980K | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 86% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Palm oil exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $909 thousand of palm oil in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). India alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $573K | 63% |
| Canada | $109K | 12% |
| Senegal | $93K | 10% |
| United States | $37K | 4% |
| France | $35K | 3.9% |
| Central African Republic | $35K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $14K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported palm oil worth $42.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Cameroon?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and Colombia (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of palm oil to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $42.2 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $201.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.2 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export palm oil?
Yes. Cameroon exported $909 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Canada and Senegal. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $41.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (86% of the value) and 1511.10 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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