Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission and switching apparatus by Cameroon reached $35.3 million in 2024 (555 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $68.8 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 | $35.3M | 555 t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 410 t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $26.5M | 243 t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 339 t |
| 2018 | $68.8M | 316 t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 246 t |
Where Cameroon imports transmission and switching apparatus from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.6M | 76% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $774K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $717K | 2% |
| United States | $287K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $243K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $138K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $103K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.60 per kg, 71% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $1.4 million of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hungary (42%), Poland (23%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $584K | 42% |
| Poland | $322K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 12% |
| Austria | $136K | 9.7% |
| Canada | $70K | 5% |
| United States | $53K | 3.8% |
| Central African Republic | $21K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $35.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 555 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.60 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $35.3 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $68.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.6 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Cameroon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Poland and the United Kingdom. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $33.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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