Soft drinks imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soft drinks by Cameroon reached $8.7 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $8.7M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports soft drinks from
Most of the value came from Spain (24%), Netherlands (23%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.1M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 23% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 18% |
| Togo | $787K | 9% |
| Austria | $654K | 7.5% |
| France | $418K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $220K | 2.5% |
| Cyprus | $199K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $186K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $129K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 44% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 33% |
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Soft drinks exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported soft drinks worth $2.7 million (57.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Central African Republic (46%), France (41%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $1.2M | 46% |
| France | $1.1M | 41% |
| United States | $273K | 10% |
| Belgium | $38K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $29K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon soft drinks imports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported soft drinks worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 153rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply soft drinks to Cameroon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 853% on the year.
What is the average import price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soft drinks to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export soft drinks?
Yes. Cameroon exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, France and the United States. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2202.10 (44% of the value) and 2202.91 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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