Trucks imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by Cameroon reached $64.5 million in 2024 (28.1 thousand tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $154.7 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 | $64.5M | 28.1K t |
| 2023 | $154.7M | 41.5K t |
| 2022 | $94.4M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $81.1M | 29.5K t |
| 2020 | $47.7M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.4M | 22.3K t |
| 2018 | $68.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $55.7M | 20.9K t |
Where Cameroon imports trucks from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.1M | 62% |
| Belgium | $7.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 4% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| India | $738K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $643K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $473K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 56% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 31% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 11% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 0.9% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 0.5% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0.2% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 76% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Cameroon
In 2024, Cameroon exported trucks worth $636 thousand (834 tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $559K | 88% |
| Nigeria | $42K | 6.7% |
| Ireland | $27K | 4.2% |
| Benin | $8K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported trucks worth $64.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($40.1 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 43 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trucks to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.7 million in 2017 to $64.5 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $154.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.5 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export trucks?
Yes. Cameroon exported $636 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Nigeria and Ireland. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $63.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8704.23 (56% of the value) and 8704.22 (31%).
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