Storage media imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $3.6 million of storage media in 2024 (36 tonnes). That is 76% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.7 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 | $3.6M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 185 t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 152 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 117 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 80 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 69 t |
Where Cameroon imports storage media from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 51% |
| India | $447K | 13% |
| France | $397K | 11% |
| Spain | $170K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $110K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 3% |
| Germany | $103K | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $73K | 2.1% |
| United States | $66K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $58K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8523
| 8523.52 | Smart cards | 77% |
| 8523.51 | Solid-state storage devices | 12% |
| 8523.49 | Recorded optical discs | 6.3% |
| 8523.80 | Storage media (other) | 2.4% |
| 8523.59 | Semiconductor storage media (other) | 1.1% |
| 8523.29 | Magnetic tape media | 0.4% |
| 8523.21 | Magnetic stripe cards | 0.2% |
| 8523.41 | Blank optical discs | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $97.52 per kg, 49% below the world average of $190.33, 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 storage media imports (HS 8523): 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 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported storage media worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 222 countries worldwide. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (13%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $97.52 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $190.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of storage media to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media?
The HS code for storage media is heading 8523. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8523.52 (77% of the value) and 8523.51 (12%).
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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