Sugar confectionery imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported sugar confectionery worth $16.6 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $16.6M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 4.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports sugar confectionery from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 90% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 9.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 73% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported sugar confectionery worth $898 thousand (342 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $878K | 98% |
| France | $17K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported sugar confectionery worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Morocco (4%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $3.85 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 confectionery to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. Cameroon exported $898 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, France and Belgium. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (90% of the value) and 1704.10 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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