Plastic film imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic film by Cameroon reached $15.2 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $15.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports plastic film from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), China (33%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 82% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 8.7% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 4.3% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 3.1% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 1.9% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.76, 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 film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported plastic film worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (33%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (82% of the value) and 3921.19 (9%).
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