Steel chain imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported steel chain worth $7.0 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports steel chain from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 83% |
| France | $568K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $263K | 3.8% |
| India | $166K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $122K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $15K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 74% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 9% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 6.4% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 6% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 1.7% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 1.4% |
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 0.9% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.54, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported steel chain worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by France (8%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel chain to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (74% of the value) and 7315.81 (9%).
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