Rubber hose imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber hose by Cameroon reached $2.9 million in 2024 (452 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 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 | $2.9M | 452 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 401 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 404 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 303 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 214 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 289 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 377 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 250 t |
Where Cameroon imports rubber hose from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), France (30%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 49% |
| France | $863K | 30% |
| United States | $193K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 5% |
| Germany | $74K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $43K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $39K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $17K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 33% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 24% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 12% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 7.6% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 7.4% |
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 6.6% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 5.3% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, 35% below the world average of $9.97, 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 rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported rubber hose worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 452 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (30%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4009.11 (33% of the value) and 4009.22 (23%).
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