Sports equipment imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports equipment by Cameroon reached $8.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 768 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 785 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 318 t |
Where Cameroon imports sports equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 87% |
| France | $259K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $192K | 2.4% |
| United States | $128K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $82K | 1% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $23K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 50% |
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 38% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 10% |
| 9506.40 | Table tennis paddle | 0.8% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 0.5% |
| 9506.32 | Golf ball | 0.3% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 0.2% |
| 9506.59 | Badminton racket | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 45% below the world average of $8.67, 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.
Sports equipment exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported sports equipment worth $249 thousand (63 tonnes). Most of it went to Central African Republic (38%), Netherlands (32%), Greece (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $95K | 38% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 33% |
| Greece | $42K | 17% |
| Canada | $12K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $8K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $4K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 1.4% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported sports equipment worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by France (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports equipment to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export sports equipment?
Yes. Cameroon exported $249 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, the Netherlands and Greece. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 9506.62 (50% of the value) and 9506.91 (37%).
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