Seeds for sowing imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $4.3 million of seeds for sowing in 2024 (152 tonnes). That is 16% 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 | $4.3M | 152 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 103 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 122 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 102 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 97 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 55 t |
Where Cameroon imports seeds for sowing from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+616% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.6M | 61% |
| India | $744K | 17% |
| Italy | $328K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $317K | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $142K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $49K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $34K | 0.8% |
| United States | $34K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0.1% |
| Costa Rica | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 99% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 0.9% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.16 per kg, 200% above the world average of $9.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seeds for sowing exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $1.0 million of seeds for sowing in 2024 (10 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (48%), Uganda (37%), Denmark (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported seeds for sowing worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (17%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.16 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $9.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export seeds for sowing?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Uganda and Denmark. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (99% of the value) and 1209.99 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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