Sweet biscuits imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $11.0 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $11.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 4.3K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 69% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from Cameroon
Exports of sweet biscuits by Cameroon reached $211 thousand in 2024 (341 tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $163K | 78% |
| France | $47K | 22% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported sweet biscuits worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Cameroon?
India was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by France (13%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Cameroon exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, France and Kuwait. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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