Portable computers imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable computers by Cameroon reached $7.5 million in 2024 (124 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.9 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 | $7.5M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 305 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 264 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 209 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 150 t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 62 t |
Where Cameroon imports portable computers from
The largest suppliers were France (34%), China (13%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 34% |
| China | $969K | 13% |
| United States | $789K | 11% |
| Denmark | $642K | 8.6% |
| Sweden | $582K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $483K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $318K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $236K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $178K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.50 per kg, 78% below the world average of $279.80, 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 portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported portable computers worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 224 countries worldwide. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.50 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $279.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $30.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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