Solvent-based paint imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $6.3 million of solvent-based paint in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.3 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 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Cameroon imports solvent-based paint from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (20%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 55% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 28% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 34% below the world average of $5.76, 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 solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported solvent-based paint worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (54% of the value) and 3208.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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