Plastic bottle imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottle by Cameroon reached $56.2 million in 2024 (24.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $56.2M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $54.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 12.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports plastic bottle from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.2M | 52% |
| India | $5.4M | 9.6% |
| France | $3.8M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 5.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.0M | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $942K | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $848K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 22% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 18% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 17% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 15% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 15% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 11% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported plastic bottle worth $586 thousand (292 tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $482K | 82% |
| Belgium | $52K | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 1.3% |
| France | $6K | 1.1% |
| India | $6K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported plastic bottle worth $56.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($29.2 million), followed by India (10%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $56.2 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Cameroon exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Belgium and Taiwan. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $55.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3923.29 (22% of the value) and 3923.30 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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