Pure sucrose imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $242.9 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (445.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $242.9M | 445.2K t |
| 2023 | $157.7M | 269.3K t |
| 2022 | $94.7M | 177.4K t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 121.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 118.0K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 74.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 51.8K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 105.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports pure sucrose from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $193.5M | 80% |
| Ukraine | $19.7M | 8.1% |
| Morocco | $8.5M | 3.5% |
| France | $7.5M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| India | $196K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $67K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sucrose exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $226 thousand of pure sucrose in 2024 (991 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $226K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported pure sucrose worth $242.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 445.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Cameroon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($193.5 million), followed by Ukraine (8%) and Morocco (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $242.9 million in 2024, an increase of 431%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Cameroon exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $242.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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