Transmission shafts and cranks imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $2.7 million of transmission shafts and cranks in 2024 (748 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.7M | 748 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 646 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 897 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 888 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 114 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 74 t |
Where Cameroon imports transmission shafts and cranks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 73% |
| France | $167K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $151K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $79K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $76K | 2.8% |
| United States | $69K | 2.6% |
| India | $66K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, 55% below the world average of $8.00, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon transmission shafts and cranks imports (HS 8483.10): 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 8483.10: Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission shafts and cranks imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported transmission shafts and cranks worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 748 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission shafts and cranks to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by France (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission shafts and cranks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $8.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission shafts and cranks to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2020 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission shafts and cranks?
The HS code for transmission shafts and cranks is subheading 8483.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
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