Sugar imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar by Cameroon reached $270.8 million in 2024 (497.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $270.8M | 497.6K t |
| 2023 | $161.4M | 276.2K t |
| 2022 | $104.1M | 190.8K t |
| 2021 | $54.0M | 125.5K t |
| 2020 | $55.4M | 126.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 76.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 54.2K t |
| 2017 | $48.6M | 112.5K t |
Where Cameroon imports sugar from
Brazil alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $221.3M | 82% |
| Ukraine | $19.7M | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $8.5M | 3.2% |
| France | $7.5M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 1.2% |
| India | $196K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $67K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 90% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 10% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $325 thousand of sugar in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $325K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported sugar worth $270.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 497.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Cameroon?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($221.3 million), followed by Ukraine (7%) and Morocco (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.6 million in 2017 to $270.8 million in 2024, an increase of 457%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $93.1 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export sugar?
Yes. Cameroon exported $325 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $270.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (90% of the value) and 1701.14 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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