Vehicle brakes imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported vehicle brakes worth $5.3 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 856 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 675 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 964 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 809 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Cameroon imports vehicle brakes from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 89% |
| France | $120K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $86K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $83K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $66K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $44K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $41K | 0.8% |
| United States | $22K | 0.4% |
| Peru | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 53% below the world average of $6.21, 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 vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported vehicle brakes worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by France (2%) and Greece (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $6.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle brakes to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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