Pesticide imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $146.4 million of pesticide in 2024 (48.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $146.4M | 48.9K t |
| 2023 | $144.7M | 29.6K t |
| 2022 | $118.1M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $103.7M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $106.0M | 26.9K t |
| 2019 | $80.4M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $78.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $65.0M | 17.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $118.0M | 81% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 5.1% |
| India | $6.3M | 4.3% |
| Hungary | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Norway | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| United States | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| France | $970K | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | $628K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 56% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 26% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 16% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 1.2% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 1.2% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.2% |
| 3808.69 | Industrial insecticide | 0% |
| 3808.52 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: for retail sale or as preparations or articles: DDT (ISO)… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, 49% below the world average of $5.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported pesticide worth $146.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($118.0 million), followed by Germany (5%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pesticide to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.0 million in 2017 to $146.4 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $105.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3808.93 (56% of the value) and 3808.91 (26%).
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