Tobacco leaf exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $3.8 million of tobacco leaf in 2024 (208 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | 209 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 243 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $731K | 144 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 528 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 905 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 331 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 221 t |
Where Cameroon exports tobacco leaf to
One buyer market dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $2.3M | 60% |
| United States | $732K | 19% |
| Nicaragua | $669K | 18% |
| Sri Lanka | $105K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.7% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 80% |
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.23 per kg, 206% above the world average of $5.95. 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 tobacco leaf exports (HS 2401): 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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf exported by Cameroon?
Cameroon exported tobacco leaf worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco leaf from Cameroon?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Nicaragua (18%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.23 per kg in 2024, 206% above the world average of $5.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tobacco leaf from Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 2401.10 (80% of the value) and 2401.20 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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