Trailers imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $20.6 million of trailers in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $20.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 5.1K t |
Where Cameroon imports trailers from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 78% |
| France | $967K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $674K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $669K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $484K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $465K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $440K | 2.1% |
| United States | $308K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $179K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 29% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 28% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 18% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 18% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 5.1% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 1.4% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 60% below the world average of $4.45, 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 trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported trailers worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by France (5%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (29% of the value) and 8716.80 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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