Rotary piston engines (other) imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $3.6 million of rotary piston engines (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 80% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 865 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 646 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 452 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 250 t |
| 2019 | $385K | 156 t |
| 2018 | $436K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $387K | 17 t |
Where Cameroon imports rotary piston engines (other) from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 98% |
| France | $60K | 1.7% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 66% below the world average of $9.13, 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 rotary piston engines (other) imports (HS 8407.90): 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 8407.90: Engines: rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of rotary piston engines (other) imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported rotary piston engines (other) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply rotary piston engines (other) to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by France (2%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of rotary piston engines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $9.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rotary piston engines (other) to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $387 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 824%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rotary piston engines (other)?
The HS code for rotary piston engines (other) is subheading 8407.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8407 page.
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