Spirits and liqueurs imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spirits and liqueurs by Cameroon reached $17.1 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.7 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 | $17.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Cameroon imports spirits and liqueurs from
Most of the value came from France (37%), United Kingdom (21%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.3M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 21% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $572K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $386K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $312K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $179K | 1.1% |
| Togo | $164K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 49% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 21% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 13% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 9.3% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 4.5% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 2.8% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 30% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported spirits and liqueurs worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Cameroon?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2208.30 (49% of the value) and 2208.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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