Pigment imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $4.3 million of pigment in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports pigment from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Turkey (21%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+634% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 26% |
| Turkey | $899K | 21% |
| India | $862K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $697K | 16% |
| South Korea | $247K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $239K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $44K | 1% |
| Brazil | $40K | 0.9% |
| France | $36K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 48% |
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 39% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 12% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 0.5% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 0% |
| 3206.50 | Inorganic luminophores | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 44% below the world average of $3.09, 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 pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported pigment worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigment to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3206.11 (48% of the value) and 3206.49 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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