Railway parts imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $5.2 million of railway parts in 2024 (779 tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.2M | 779 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 485 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 517 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 917 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 284 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports railway parts from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (44%), France (40%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 44% |
| France | $2.1M | 40% |
| United States | $519K | 9.9% |
| Canada | $275K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8607
| 8607.19 | Railway wheels and axles | 54% |
| 8607.21 | Railway air brakes | 32% |
| 8607.91 | Locomotive parts (other) | 7.2% |
| 8607.30 | Railway couplings and buffers | 5.5% |
| 8607.99 | Rolling stock parts (other) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, close to the world average of $6.50.
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 railway parts imports (HS 8607): 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 8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway parts imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported railway parts worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 779 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway parts to Cameroon?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (40%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway parts to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway parts?
The HS code for railway parts is heading 8607. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8607.19 (54% of the value) and 8607.21 (32%).
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