Putty imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of putty by Cameroon reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.6 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 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Cameroon imports putty from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (47%), China (20%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 47% |
| China | $740K | 20% |
| France | $653K | 18% |
| Turkey | $120K | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $101K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $76K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 1% |
| Greece | $32K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 85% |
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported putty worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Cameroon?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (20%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of putty to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (85% of the value) and 3214.90 (15%).
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