Stainless steel cookware imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $25.2 million of stainless steel cookware in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 145% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $25.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 804 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
Where Cameroon imports stainless steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.7M | 94% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $166K | 0.7% |
| France | $51K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.31 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.30, 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 stainless steel cookware imports (HS 7323.93): 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 7323.93: Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel cookware imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported stainless steel cookware worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 145% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel cookware to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by India (4%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.31 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel cookware to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel cookware?
The HS code for stainless steel cookware is subheading 7323.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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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