Refrigerator imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported refrigerator worth $29.1 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $29.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 4.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.4M | 67% |
| France | $2.5M | 8.6% |
| India | $2.0M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $850K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $432K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $401K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $342K | 1.2% |
| United States | $304K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $227K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 29% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 21% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 21% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 9.2% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 8.7% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 6.8% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 2.7% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.19, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported refrigerator worth $29.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by France (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $29.1 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8418.10 (29% of the value) and 8418.30 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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