Used tires imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of used tires by Cameroon reached $2.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.1 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 | $2.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 4.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports used tires from
Most of the value came from Japan (44%), Belgium (14%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.2M | 44% |
| Belgium | $387K | 14% |
| France | $366K | 13% |
| Germany | $238K | 8.4% |
| Austria | $208K | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $90K | 3.2% |
| China | $64K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $57K | 2% |
| Finland | $43K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $40K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.79, 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 used tires imports (HS 4012.20): 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 4012.20: Rubber: used pneumatic tyres.
Common questions
What is the value of used tires imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported used tires worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply used tires to Cameroon?
Japan was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of used tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of used tires to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for used tires?
The HS code for used tires is subheading 4012.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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