Valve and tap parts imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $3.3 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (305 tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $3.3M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 706 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 417 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 329 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 342 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 354 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 387 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 126 t |
Where Cameroon imports valve and tap parts from
Most of the value came from China (32%), France (22%), United States (21%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 32% |
| France | $716K | 22% |
| United States | $677K | 21% |
| Germany | $344K | 11% |
| Italy | $96K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $80K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $79K | 2.4% |
| India | $32K | 1% |
| Singapore | $30K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.81 per kg, 45% below the world average of $19.65, 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 valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported valve and tap parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (22%) and the United States (21%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.81 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $19.65 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 and tap parts to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. 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 8481 page.
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