Special purpose vehicles imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported special purpose vehicles worth $23.9 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 68% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $23.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Cameroon imports special purpose vehicles from
Most of the value came from France (47%), China (26%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.2M | 47% |
| China | $6.3M | 26% |
| India | $2.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $747K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $509K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $505K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $421K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $409K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $402K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $339K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 45% |
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 32% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 13% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 9% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, close to the world average of $7.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $243 thousand of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (144 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $144K | 59% |
| Central African Republic | $99K | 41% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported special purpose vehicles worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (26%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Cameroon exported $243 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin and the Central African Republic. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8705.30 (45% of the value) and 8705.90 (32%).
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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