Plastic bags (other polymers) imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $12.4 million of plastic bags (other polymers) in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $12.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 796 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 444 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 461 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 531 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 790 t |
Where Cameroon imports plastic bags (other polymers) from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 60% |
| India | $3.2M | 26% |
| Thailand | $979K | 7.9% |
| Indonesia | $254K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $130K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $103K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $77K | 0.6% |
| Guatemala | $69K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $52K | 0.4% |
| France | $38K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.30, 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 plastic bags (other polymers) imports (HS 3923.29): 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 3923.29: Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bags (other polymers) imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bags (other polymers) to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by India (26%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bags (other polymers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bags (other polymers) to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 367%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bags (other polymers)?
The HS code for plastic bags (other polymers) is subheading 3923.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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