Sports footwear imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.7 million of sports footwear in 2024 (103 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.6 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 | $2.7M | 103 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 55 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 143 t |
Where Cameroon imports sports footwear from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 87% |
| China | $322K | 12% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.7% |
| Cambodia | $11K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.40 per kg, close to the world average of $28.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports footwear exports from Cameroon
Exports of sports footwear by Cameroon reached $225 thousand in 2024 (64 tonnes). Poland alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $113K | 50% |
| Czech Republic | $73K | 33% |
| Central African Republic | $33K | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.6% |
| Moldova | $1K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.4% |
| France | $0K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon sports footwear imports (HS 6402.19): 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 6402.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of sports footwear imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported sports footwear worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports footwear to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (12%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.40 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $28.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports footwear to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export sports footwear?
Yes. Cameroon exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, the Czech Republic and the Central African Republic. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports footwear?
The HS code for sports footwear is subheading 6402.19. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
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