Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by Cameroon reached $19.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 905 t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 865 t |
Where Cameroon imports pipe and boiler control valves from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 60% |
| France | $2.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $931K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $880K | 4.5% |
| United States | $758K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $596K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $488K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $272K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $224K | 1.1% |
| India | $138K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.43 per kg, 63% below the world average of $22.62, 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 pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by France (13%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.43 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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