Sulfate imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported sulfate worth $2.4 million (16.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.8 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 | $2.4M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 28.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports sulfate from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (41%), China (32%), Spain (23%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $990K | 41% |
| China | $762K | 32% |
| Spain | $551K | 23% |
| Germany | $82K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 53% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 24% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 21% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 1.8% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 70% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Sulfate exports from Cameroon
Exports of sulfate by Cameroon reached $236 thousand in 2024 (198 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $236K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported sulfate worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Cameroon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($990 thousand), followed by China (32%) and Spain (23%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfate to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export sulfate?
Yes. Cameroon exported $236 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 $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2833.22 (53% of the value) and 2833.11 (24%).
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