Pasta imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $21.8 million of pasta in 2024 (38.2 thousand tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $21.8M | 38.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 17.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports pasta from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $20.3M | 93% |
| France | $708K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $288K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $233K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $97K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $90K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 0.4% |
| China | $17K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 98% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 1.1% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 0.8% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0.7% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 70% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $616 thousand of pasta in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $576K | 94% |
| Italy | $23K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $7K | 1.1% |
| France | $6K | 1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon pasta imports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported pasta worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Cameroon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by France (3%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pasta to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export pasta?
Yes. Cameroon exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Italy and Canada. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (97% of the value) and 1902.40 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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