Semiconductors imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $38.5 million of semiconductors in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $38.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 376 t |
Where Cameroon imports semiconductors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.3M | 97% |
| United States | $279K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $250K | 0.7% |
| France | $129K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $111K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $100K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $75K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $66K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Solar cells and LED | 99% |
| 8541.90 | Semiconductor parts | 0.6% |
| 8541.29 | Power transistors | 0.3% |
| 8541.10 | Diodes | 0.1% |
| 8541.30 | Thyristors and triacs | 0% |
| 8541.21 | Low power transistors | 0% |
| 8541.60 | Piezo-electric crystals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 57% below the world average of $7.54, 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.
Semiconductors exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported semiconductors worth $566 thousand (105 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (47%), Singapore (20%), South Korea (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $265K | 47% |
| Singapore | $116K | 21% |
| South Korea | $58K | 10% |
| Poland | $47K | 8.3% |
| China | $24K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 2% |
| United States | $11K | 2% |
| Japan | $6K | 1% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon semiconductors imports (HS 8541): 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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported semiconductors worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Austria (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $7.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductors to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export semiconductors?
Yes. Cameroon exported $566 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Singapore and South Korea. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $37.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (99% of the value) and 8541.90 (1%).
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