Steel structural sections imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $65.6 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (31.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $133.0 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 | $65.6M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $65.1M | 26.2K t |
| 2022 | $57.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $68.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $62.8M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $133.0M | 42.9K t |
| 2017 | $44.1M | 20.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports steel structural sections from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), India (24%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.1M | 44% |
| India | $15.5M | 24% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 4% |
| Greece | $2.6M | 4% |
| France | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $919K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 60% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 27% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 11% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 2.7% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $452 thousand of steel structural sections in 2024 (316 tonnes). Morocco alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $280K | 62% |
| Central African Republic | $140K | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported steel structural sections worth $65.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($29.1 million), followed by India (24%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.1 million in 2017 to $65.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $133.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.4 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Cameroon exported $452 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the Central African Republic and the United Kingdom. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $65.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (60% of the value) and 7308.20 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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