Power tool imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power tool by Cameroon reached $7.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 956 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 901 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 666 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 291 t |
Where Cameroon imports power tool from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 78% |
| France | $832K | 11% |
| Italy | $388K | 5% |
| Germany | $78K | 1% |
| Spain | $68K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $58K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $43K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $43K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8467
| 8467.29 | Electric hand tools (other types) | 43% |
| 8467.21 | Electric hand drills | 15% |
| 8467.99 | Hand tool parts (other types) | 12% |
| 8467.81 | Chainsaws with non-electric motors | 10% |
| 8467.91 | Chainsaw parts | 8% |
| 8467.89 | Hand tools with non-electric motors | 5% |
| 8467.22 | Electric hand saws | 3.6% |
| 8467.19 | Pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8467.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, 62% below the world average of $16.84, 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 power tool imports (HS 8467): 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 8467: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of power tool imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported power tool worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply power tool to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by France (11%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of power tool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of power tool to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for power tool?
The HS code for power tool is heading 8467. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8467.29 (43% of the value) and 8467.21 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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