Personal and household scales imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.4 million of personal and household scales in 2024 (509 tonnes). That is 299% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.4M | 509 t |
| 2023 | $611K | 78 t |
| 2022 | $584K | 98 t |
| 2021 | $364K | 67 t |
| 2020 | $733K | 75 t |
| 2019 | $297K | 62 t |
| 2018 | $394K | 78 t |
| 2017 | $421K | 89 t |
Where Cameroon imports personal and household scales from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 98% |
| Germany | $24K | 1% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, 35% below the world average of $7.35, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported personal and household scales worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 509 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 299% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Denmark (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of personal and household scales to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $421 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 479%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $730 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. 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 8423 page.
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