Toilet paper and tissues imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toilet paper and tissues by Cameroon reached $6.7 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports toilet paper and tissues from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4818
| 4818.20 | Facial tissues and paper towels | 51% |
| 4818.10 | Toilet paper | 29% |
| 4818.90 | Paper and cellulose articles (other) | 12% |
| 4818.30 | Paper tablecloths and napkins | 8.4% |
| 4818.50 | Paper clothing and accessories | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
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 toilet paper and tissues imports (HS 4818): 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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported toilet paper and tissues worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper and tissues to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Italy (33%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper and tissues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper and tissues to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
The HS code for toilet paper and tissues is heading 4818. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4818.20 (51% of the value) and 4818.10 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Cameroon reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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