Salt imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported salt worth $6.7 million (124.2 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.6 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 | $6.7M | 124.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 374.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 225.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 175.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 181.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 125.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 72.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 108.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports salt from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (34%), Brazil (30%), Namibia (29%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.3M | 34% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 30% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 29% |
| Turkey | $438K | 6.6% |
| India | $34K | 0.5% |
| France | $12K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported salt worth $3.2 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $3.2M | 100% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported salt worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Cameroon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Brazil (30%) and Namibia (29%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salt to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2020 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export salt?
Yes. Cameroon exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, France and Belgium. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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