Paper labels imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported paper labels worth $9.5 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 546 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 948 t |
Where Cameroon imports paper labels from
The largest suppliers were Croatia (39%), China (22%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, Croatia grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $3.7M | 39% |
| China | $2.0M | 22% |
| France | $1.8M | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $687K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $517K | 5.4% |
| Romania | $268K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $160K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $119K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $53K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 97% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper labels exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $259 thousand of paper labels in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+810% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $232K | 90% |
| Singapore | $15K | 5.8% |
| United States | $4K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.5% |
| Myanmar | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon paper labels imports (HS 4821): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported paper labels worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Cameroon?
Croatia was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (22%) and France (19%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper labels to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export paper labels?
Yes. Cameroon exported $259 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Singapore and the United States. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (97% of the value) and 4821.90 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.