Polypropylene imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported polypropylene worth $27.9 million (27.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $27.9M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 6.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports polypropylene from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), South Korea (27%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 34% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 17% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 7.9% |
| India | $2.1M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 5.4% |
| Austria | $106K | 0.4% |
| France | $103K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $93K | 0.3% |
| United States | $67K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 81% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 16% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.36, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported polypropylene worth $27.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by South Korea (27%) and Saudi Arabia (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $27.9 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (81% of the value) and 3902.30 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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