PVC imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $11.7 million of pvc in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.5 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 | $11.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 9.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports pvc from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 69% |
| United States | $1.5M | 13% |
| South Africa | $663K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $472K | 4% |
| France | $281K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $272K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $135K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $121K | 1% |
| Belgium | $120K | 1% |
| Senegal | $36K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 47% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 38% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 15% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0.2% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0.1% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
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 pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported pvc worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (47% of the value) and 3904.22 (38%).
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