Uncoated paperboard imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard by Cameroon reached $3.2 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.9 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 | $3.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 9.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports uncoated paperboard from
Most of the value came from Spain (48%), Germany (11%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+627% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 41% |
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 20% |
| 4805.93 | Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) | 19% |
| 4805.25 | Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) | 13% |
| 4805.91 | Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) | 3.4% |
| 4805.92 | Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) | 2.8% |
| 4805.30 | Sulfite wrapping paper | 0.8% |
| 4805.40 | Filter paper and paperboard | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.56, 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 uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported uncoated paperboard worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Cameroon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (11%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4805.19 (41% of the value) and 4805.24 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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