Rope and cordage imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $5.1 million of rope and cordage in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 799 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports rope and cordage from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 63% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 25% |
| India | $300K | 5.9% |
| France | $142K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $45K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $43K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.41 | Plastic baler twine | 37% |
| 5607.50 | Synthetic rope and cordage (other) | 32% |
| 5607.49 | Plastic rope and cordage | 28% |
| 5607.90 | Natural rope and cordage | 2.6% |
| 5607.29 | Sisal rope and cordage | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.94, 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 rope and cordage imports (HS 5607): 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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported rope and cordage worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Morocco (25%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cordage to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 5607.41 (37% of the value) and 5607.50 (32%).
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