Steel wire ropes imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported steel wire ropes worth $3.7 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.8 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 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 872 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 511 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 555 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 536 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 989 t |
Where Cameroon imports steel wire ropes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 79% |
| France | $186K | 5% |
| India | $181K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $135K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $103K | 2.7% |
| United States | $61K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 90% |
| 7312.90 | Steel wire rope | 9.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wire ropes imports (HS 7312): 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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported steel wire ropes worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by France (5%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.04 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 wire ropes to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2018 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (90% of the value) and 7312.90 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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