Rice imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rice by Cameroon reached $487.2 million in 2024 (994.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% more than in 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 | $487.2M | 994.8K t |
| 2023 | $287.9M | 631.8K t |
| 2022 | $370.9M | 836.6K t |
| 2021 | $381.6M | 824.4K t |
| 2020 | $272.5M | 606.9K t |
| 2019 | $395.0M | 1.01M t |
| 2018 | $200.4M | 529.3K t |
| 2017 | $324.9M | 899.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports rice from
Most of the value came from Thailand (34%), India (30%), Pakistan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $164.5M | 34% |
| India | $144.0M | 30% |
| Pakistan | $84.1M | 17% |
| China | $49.3M | 10% |
| Myanmar | $38.1M | 7.8% |
| United States | $7.1M | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 0% |
| France | $17K | 0% |
| Israel | $10K | 0% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 90% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 10% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.64, 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.
Rice exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $1.2 million of rice in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $1.2M | 99% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported rice worth $487.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Cameroon?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($164.5 million), followed by India (30%) and Pakistan (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $324.9 million in 2017 to $487.2 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $340.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export rice?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Zambia and the United States. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $486.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (90% of the value) and 1006.40 (10%).
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