Tissue paper imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $4.8 million of tissue paper in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $4.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Cameroon imports tissue paper from
Most of the value came from Tunisia (31%), Italy (27%), Indonesia (24%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.5M | 31% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 24% |
| China | $475K | 9.9% |
| France | $213K | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $129K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $47K | 1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
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 tissue paper imports (HS 4803): 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported tissue paper worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply tissue paper to Cameroon?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Indonesia (24%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tissue paper to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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