Textile footwear imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile footwear by Cameroon reached $9.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.5 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 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 492 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 673 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 412 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 931 t |
Where Cameroon imports textile footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 74% |
| India | $1.9M | 21% |
| Turkey | $294K | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $111K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.3% |
| United States | $15K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $13K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.19 | Textile shoes | 86% |
| 6404.11 | Sports sneakers | 13% |
| 6404.20 | Textile shoes with leather soles | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 80% below the world average of $27.80, 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.
Textile footwear exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported textile footwear worth $290 thousand (10 tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (40%), United Kingdom (18%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $115K | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 18% |
| Spain | $43K | 15% |
| Poland | $25K | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $15K | 5.3% |
| Serbia | $8K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $7K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $6K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $4K | 1.3% |
| France | $4K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon textile footwear imports (HS 6404): 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 6404: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported textile footwear worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile footwear to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by India (21%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $27.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile footwear to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export textile footwear?
Yes. Cameroon exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 6404.19 (86% of the value) and 6404.11 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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