Refined petroleum products imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported refined petroleum products worth $424.1 million (524.9 thousand tonnes). That is 75% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.66 billion.
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 | $424.1M | 524.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.66B | 1.70M t |
| 2022 | $1.59B | 1.58M t |
| 2021 | $809.7M | 1.62M t |
| 2020 | $834.5M | 1.53M t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 1.46M t |
| 2018 | $168.1M | 214.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.0M | 39.7K t |
Where Cameroon imports refined petroleum products from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $232.2M | 55% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $101.0M | 24% |
| Brazil | $30.8M | 7.3% |
| Senegal | $14.6M | 3.5% |
| China | $9.5M | 2.2% |
| France | $7.2M | 1.7% |
| India | $5.5M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $5.1M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined petroleum products exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $104.7 million of refined petroleum products in 2024 (90.9 thousand tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported refined petroleum products worth $424.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Cameroon?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($232.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (24%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.0 million in 2017 to $424.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $1.66 billion. Over 8 years the average was $824.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Cameroon exported $104.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Australia and Spain. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $319.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 page.
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