Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.2 million of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) in 2024 (708 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.5 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 | $2.2M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 818 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 747 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 683 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 508 t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 361 t |
Where Cameroon imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports (HS 3917.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2018 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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