Valve imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported valve worth $26.8 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $31.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Cameroon imports valve from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 52% |
| France | $4.0M | 15% |
| United States | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $892K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $797K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $485K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $240K | 0.9% |
| India | $226K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 73% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 12% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 5.3% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 4.7% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 2.7% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.20 per kg, 62% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Cameroon
Cameroon exported $218 thousand of valve in 2024 (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (41%), United Kingdom (24%), South Korea (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $89K | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 24% |
| South Korea | $29K | 13% |
| Canada | $19K | 8.7% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $3K | 1.5% |
| Colombia | $2K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported valve worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by France (15%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.20 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export valve?
Yes. Cameroon exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and South Korea. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (73% of the value) and 8481.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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