Plastic-coated paper imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.9 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (686 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 million.
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 | $2.9M | 686 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 430 t |
| 2018 | $611K | 230 t |
| 2017 | $811K | 290 t |
Where Cameroon imports plastic-coated paper from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.6M | 90% |
| Italy | $142K | 4.9% |
| China | $103K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $40K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 52% above the world average of $2.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported plastic-coated paper worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 686 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Cameroon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $811 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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