Retail adhesive imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.6 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (800 tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.7 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 | $2.6M | 800 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 858 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 481 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 410 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 574 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 737 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 818 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 933 t |
Where Cameroon imports retail adhesive from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.66, 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 retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported retail adhesive worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 800 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (15%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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