Tool bits imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.1 million of tool bits in 2024 (207 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.4 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 | $2.1M | 207 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 466 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 271 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 405 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 123 t |
Where Cameroon imports tool bits from
Most of the value came from China (40%), France (17%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $839K | 41% |
| France | $352K | 17% |
| Spain | $207K | 10% |
| United States | $161K | 7.8% |
| India | $136K | 6.6% |
| Norway | $129K | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $120K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $28K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 29% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 22% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 20% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 13% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 6.4% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 4.4% |
| 8207.60 | Boring tools | 2.3% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.99 per kg, 55% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon tool bits imports (HS 8207): 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 8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported tool bits worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($838 thousand), followed by France (17%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (29% of the value) and 8207.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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