Specialist vessels imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialist vessels by Cameroon reached $25.0 million in 2024 (160 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $415.8 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 | $25.0M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $73.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $91.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $415.8M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $312.2M | 26.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $93.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | - |
Where Cameroon imports specialist vessels from
One supplier dominates: Nigeria accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $22.5M | 90% |
| Angola | $2.2M | 8.7% |
| China | $305K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $46K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 99% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 1.2% |
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $155.97 per kg, 2164% above the world average of $6.89. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon specialist vessels imports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported specialist vessels worth $25.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Cameroon?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by Angola (9%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $155.97 per kg in 2024, 2164% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialist vessels to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $25.0 million in 2024, an increase of 587%. The peak was 2021 at $415.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $131.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8905.90 (99% of the value) and 8905.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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