Synthetic filament yarn imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.5 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (778 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.5M | 778 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 733 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 317 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 663 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 288 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 581 t |
| 2018 | $662K | 191 t |
| 2017 | $608K | 169 t |
Where Cameroon imports synthetic filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.62 | Plied polyester filament yarn | 36% |
| 5402.49 | Synthetic filament yarn (other) | 26% |
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 12% |
| 5402.44 | Elastomeric filament yarn | 7.7% |
| 5402.69 | Plied synthetic filament yarn (other) | 5.2% |
| 5402.34 | Textured polypropylene yarn | 4.8% |
| 5402.39 | Textured synthetic yarn (other) | 2.4% |
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 25% above the world average of $2.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 synthetic filament yarn imports (HS 5402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported synthetic filament yarn worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 778 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Japan (19%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament yarn to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $608 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 303%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 5402.62 (36% of the value) and 5402.49 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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