Washing machine imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of washing machine by Cameroon reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 720 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 814 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 330 t |
| 2017 | $923K | 243 t |
Where Cameroon imports washing machine from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8450
| 8450.11 | Fully automatic washing machines (small) | 52% |
| 8450.20 | Large capacity washing machines | 25% |
| 8450.12 | Washing machines with dryer (small) | 15% |
| 8450.19 | Semi-automatic washing machines (small) | 5.8% |
| 8450.90 | Washing machine parts | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8450.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.36, 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 washing machine imports (HS 8450): 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 8450: Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both wash and dry.
Common questions
What is the value of washing machine imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported washing machine worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply washing machine to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of washing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $4.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of washing machine to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $923 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 337%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for washing machine?
The HS code for washing machine is heading 8450. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8450.11 (52% of the value) and 8450.20 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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