Plastic hose imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported plastic hose worth $21.4 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% 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 | $21.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 4.1K t |
Where Cameroon imports plastic hose from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 31% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 29% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 10% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 8.1% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 6.8% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 6.8% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 4.2% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported plastic hose worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by France (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.11 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 hose to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3917.39 (31% of the value) and 3917.40 (29%).
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