Plugs and sockets imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $10.9 million of plugs and sockets in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 148% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 965 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 916 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 596 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 490 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 612 t |
Where Cameroon imports plugs and sockets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 90% |
| Morocco | $474K | 4.3% |
| France | $152K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $129K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $58K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $37K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.36 per kg, 82% below the world average of $36.14, 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 plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported plugs and sockets worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Morocco (4%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.36 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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