Refractory mortar imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory mortar by Cameroon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Cameroon imports refractory mortar from
Most of the value came from Spain (30%), India (28%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $749K | 30% |
| India | $694K | 28% |
| Germany | $354K | 14% |
| Turkey | $285K | 11% |
| France | $279K | 11% |
| China | $65K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 48% below the world average of $0.73, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported refractory mortar worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Cameroon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($749 thousand), followed by India (28%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $0.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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